"What would a garden – or farm – be without bees? A lot less fruitful. Honeybees account for about 80 percent of all insect pollination. Understanding bees and their needs makes it easier to help them help us.
"Favorite plants for bees include: aster, seaside daisy, lavender, California lilac, coneflowers, poppies, yarrow, cosmos, oregano, thyme, rosemary, roses, buckwheat, sage, penstemon, snapdragons, morning glories, sunflowers, tower of jewels and golden rod.
"Bees need pollen sources most of the year. If planting a bee-friendly garden, choose plants that bloom a long time. Mix several different kinds of plants to extend the bloom season from early spring until winter. Group similar plants together (ideally, in clusters 4 feet across); that makes it easier for the bees to find them."
To bee or not to bee – there's no question
– Debbie Arrington
"Favorite plants for bees include: aster, seaside daisy, lavender, California lilac, coneflowers, poppies, yarrow, cosmos, oregano, thyme, rosemary, roses, buckwheat, sage, penstemon, snapdragons, morning glories, sunflowers, tower of jewels and golden rod.
"Bees need pollen sources most of the year. If planting a bee-friendly garden, choose plants that bloom a long time. Mix several different kinds of plants to extend the bloom season from early spring until winter. Group similar plants together (ideally, in clusters 4 feet across); that makes it easier for the bees to find them."
To bee or not to bee – there's no question
– Debbie Arrington
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