Benjamin Spöth

Pollinators Paradise / garden object / 2011-2012

Pollinators Paradise is a modular garden-object that support certain kind of pollinators with places to breed, shelter, places to sleep and rest, and food. As you might allready know; more then one third of our food (such as fruits, vegetables, seeds and nuts) is depending on pollination by insects. Main pollinators are honey bees, wild bees, bumblebees, wasps, certain species of flies and beetles. While their species and habitats are getting less, on the contrary, our continously growing population on planet earth is demanding more and more, space and food.

Pollinators Paradise known from i.e.:

Pollinators Paradise at Groei&Bloei

An improved version of Pollinators Paradise 1/2 exhibited during an event organized by Groei & Bloei in summer 2014, Venlo, The Netherlands.

Pollinators Paradise in Keukenhof

A improved version of Pollinators Paradise exhibited in 2013 between March 20th and May 20th in Keukenhof, Lisse, The Netherlands.

[Pollinators Paradise design-model 10/2012] [Download in high resolution]

Pollinators Paradise at the Design Academy

Pollinators Paradise exhibited at the Graduation Show in the Design Academy Eindhoven, Netherlands, between 20th and 28th October 2012.

[Photo: Angela de Vlaming] [Download in high resolution]

[Photo: Angela de Vlaming] [Download in high resolution]

[Photo: Benjamin Spöth] [Download in high resolution]

[Photo: Benjamin Spöth] [Download in high resolution]

[Photo: Benjamin Spöth] [Download in high resolution]

[Photo: Benjamin Spöth] [Download in high resolution]

[Photo: Benjamin Spöth] [Download in high resolution]

[Photo: Benjamin Spöth] [Download in high resolution]

[Photo: Benjamin Spöth] [Download in high resolution]

Beetles, wasps, bees or moths:

all are welcome in Pollinators’ Paradise, a modular garden fencing system to provide food and shelter to nature’s creepy crawlies. About one third of the food we eat is dependent on insects for pollination. Population levels of many important pollinators are seeing a steady decline due to monoculture and loss of habitat, primarily. Individual elements can be integrated into the structure to cater to specific species. There are hollow rods and twigs for nesting, hardy refuges for the winter and pots for flowering plants, guaranteeing a steady supply of nectar during the rest of the year.

[Pollinators Paradise maquette 10/2011]

More then one third of our food is depending on pollinators

The most Important pollinators are:

Many negative influences impair pollinators, their plants and habitats:

[Pollinators Paradise poster 10/2012]

This site will be improved every now and then. Thank you for your interest!