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Whether you're a backyard gardener or a serious grower, adding mason bees to your outdoor space can dramatically improve yields and support local ecosystems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt Grow It Depot, we carry everything you need to attract, house, and support mason bees:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLive Mason Bee Cocoons\u003c\/strong\u003e — Ready-to-hatch Orcon mason bees for immediate garden deployment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMason Bee Starter Kits\u003c\/strong\u003e — Everything a first-time beekeeper needs: nest, book, and live bee certificate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMason Bee Nests \u0026amp; Replacement Tubes\u003c\/strong\u003e — Durable nesting structures with 35 tubes for optimal habitat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMason Bee Houses \u0026amp; Hotels\u003c\/strong\u003e — Handcrafted wooden and bamboo bee hotels designed to attract and shelter pollinators season after season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eShop our full selection of mason bees for sale and give your garden the pollinator boost it deserves.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"orcon-mason-bees-6-cocoons-per-tube","title":"Orcon MASON BEES (6 Cocoons per Tube)","description":"\u003cp\u003eNote: Available December through March\u003cbr\u003e\nWHAT ARE MASON BEES?\u003cbr\u003e\nMason Bees are found naturally all over North America. 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