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Post by ZandraJoi on May 15, 2020 14:08:12 GMT -5
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Post by Bob on May 27, 2020 18:19:58 GMT -5
I would love to keep bees. Would be wary of them. Not necessarily for honey really, but to help their population grow. Bees are so vitally important to our food system.
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Post by ZandraJoi on Jun 23, 2020 20:32:47 GMT -5
www.birdsandblooms.com/gardening/top-10-lists-for-gardeners/8-super-fragrant-flowers-that-pollinators-love "8 Super Fragrant Flowers That Pollinators Love Grow perennial powerhouses that will convince you to stop and smell the flowers. Bonus! Pollinators love them. Get more from your fragrant favorites, and create a romantic container garden on a patio or terrace with any one of these eight super sweet perennials. They also attract pollinators, like bumblebees and butterflies. Essential oils in the petals of most plants produce fragrances, but it’s not just to appease your nose. When flowers give off their unique smells, it’s an alert to pollinators that they are ready for pollination. Plant these pleasant-smelling beauties near a window or the front door, so you can enjoy them more often. If you really want to maximize fragrant flowers, grow scented herbs. Rosemary, mint, and basil all do double duty in the kitchen. In the mean time, check out these eight super fragrant flowers..." My notes: We have bee balm, phlox, lilies, lavender, roses.
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Post by ZandraJoi on Jul 20, 2020 20:03:00 GMT -5
www.familyhandyman.com/list/flowers-for-bees “Best Flowers for Bees and Other Pollinators Help the pollinators around your home by planting flowers for bees, many of which are easy to grow and low maintenance.” My notes: Includes: Bee balm, Goldenrod, Lupine, Anise Hyssop, Zinnias, Common milkweed, Joe Pye, Prairie Spiderwort, Butterfly Weed, Cosmos, Wild Geranium, Cup Plant, Purple coneflower. We have Bee balm, Zinnias, Milkweed, Spiderwort, Cosmos, & Coneflowers.
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