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« Reply #45 on: October 27, 2009, 04:32:39 PM » |
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« Reply #46 on: October 30, 2009, 12:48:19 PM » |
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GROSS! and I love it!
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« Reply #47 on: December 09, 2009, 01:16:33 AM » |
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may i suggest clover to attract bees?
clover will attract wild bees and it also will fix nitrogen in the soil.
probably the best is to sow a box full of nothing but clover and then put the box where you want the bees. only use the mulch cover to sprout the clover seeds then take it off keep it full of water and just let'er rip.
if you want some butterflies too then sow a variety of yellow clover.
you can get clover seed from orchard supply.
~alonzo
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« Reply #48 on: December 10, 2009, 03:45:00 PM » |
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I agree with those who recommend flowers or other plants to attract the bees. I have a three year old Thai basil that is about 3' X 3', is always in bloom, and is always surrounded by honey bees. They're so thick it makes it hard to work around the EBs to harvest. The Thai basil is in the ground beside my 9 EBs, in full sun and has flourished in our Zone 10 heat and South Florida humidity. Nor did it mind the brief freeze I had last January that produced 3" icicles from my rain gutters. If you like basil, this is one you should try. It's much hardier than the Italian basil, is pleasant in salads, and wonderful for cooking.
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« Reply #49 on: December 10, 2009, 04:35:52 PM » |
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azalea will also attract allot of bees.
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« Reply #50 on: December 10, 2009, 05:00:51 PM » |
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Thai basil looks like the way to go. I lost my basil (Sweet Italian) in the short freeze last week. Fortunately, I harvested the 6 Tbsps. the night before needed for a big pot if Emeril's Sweet and Hot Italian Sausage with Pasta.
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« Reply #51 on: January 19, 2010, 01:42:00 AM » |
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I like the BASIL approach. BASIL is a go. I didn't have Thai Basil on hand but I started Queen of Sheba Hybrid indoors today (January 18) .
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« Reply #52 on: April 19, 2010, 12:55:57 PM » |
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Last summer, we lined our front walk with Mexican Heather, which bears small bluish/purple flowers. I have never seen so many bees. Unfortunately, it was where we walk routinely and our five children freaked out every time we trekked to the mailbox, but the bees never bothered us. A bee expert (discussing the collapse in the bee population--approx. 25% drop) advised people to plant masses of yellow and/or blue flowers. Bees apparently like yellow and/or blue flowers. I know they loved our Mexican Heather, but you might want to consider planting those away from human activity.
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« Reply #53 on: April 19, 2010, 08:51:54 PM » |
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Excellent suggestion. Thank you ashley
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« Reply #54 on: April 19, 2010, 11:21:34 PM » |
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All you really need to attract bees is one innocent person with a severe allergy. They sniff us out and we can't keep them away!!!
I think they're attracted to the color of our epi-pens!
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« Reply #55 on: April 20, 2010, 03:43:39 PM » |
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Interesting.
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