Back in Washington state I kept Mason bees. Great pollinators, no hives, no stingers.
Here, a bird house or two in the lanai would afford protection from sprays while still letting them out for pollinating.
Sorry, no honey. But great for your, and neighbors, garden.
You could have dozens and only you would know.
I used to sit on the back deck with coffee and a cookie and watch them pollinating my fruit, veg, and flowers. I always got a little thrill when one or more would land on me to rest or check out me and my goodies. Not as pet's, but as tiny friends, each doing our part to help each other.
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