#bee friendly garden

[moer-koffie]

2023.11.17 Pretoria

[littleplantfairy1]

"Under the golden embrace of the morning sun, a garden comes to life. Dewdrops glitter on the delicate petals of roses, while the air carries the fresh, earthy scent of blooming jasmine. This sanctuary, a tapestry of greens and floral hues, is more than just a space—it's a labor of love. Each plant, carefully chosen and tenderly nurtured, tells a story of dedication and passion. The garden, in its serene beauty, becomes a haven for both the gardener and the myriad of butterflies and bees that dance among the flowers. #GardenLove captures not just the visual splendor of this green oasis but the heart and soul poured into every leaf, bloom, and blade of grass."

[jillraggett]

Plant of the Day

Tuesday 26 November 2024

Producing the best display in early autumn the evergreen subshrub Salvia leucantha (Mexican bush sage) produces spikes of small white flowers with conspicuous downy purple clayces popular with bees. The plant needs well-drained soil in full sun or dappled shade in a frost-free border. Cuttings can be taken in autumn and overwintered in a heated glasshouse.

Jill Raggett

[natureisthegreatestartist]

[milkweedman]

bugs are so cool because most wild animals arent really chill with a human staring at them close up and moving around/doing things, but a lot of bugs will just watch you back. or wiggle around. we love to see it

[thethorneinyourside]

Always love my little bumblebee friends 🐝🩷

[inthecityofgoodabode]

April 2024: The First Week

Someone in the neighborhood was giving away "fill dirt" so we have two garbage cans full of free dirt:

Breakfast burrito - bacon, scrambled eggs, lettuce with homegrown cilantro & chives. The pale purple bits are the diced chive blossoms. You could seriously be a "gourmet" if you started to listen to what your grandmother & grandmothers around the world were desperately trying to teach you:

Lini 910 Lambrusca. This is an amazing food friendly sparkling red wine:

Volunteer cucurbit. We've got at least six of these coming up & we won't know what they are until they form their secondary leaves:

[the-busy-ghost]

We may not have the most exciting or blooming garden in the world but we do have:

Ladybirds living on the holly (eating aphids)

Blackbirds regularly hopping about, eating the few slugs that ever actually appear, and picking up leaves from the lawn for their nests

Finches, sparrows, and tits (haha) chattering to each other in crowds on the one small tree

Many different kinds of visiting bee and wasp

And this is relatively normal for a Scottish garden so it's not just us and even if we could do better by our wildlife, it still makes me happy to know they're there

[yardenercom]

How to create a summer garden that attracts pollinators

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[lesbianstarlightglimmer]

New (tiny) friend 🐸 🌱🌿

[gite-milvain]

Long dry spell forecast (3 weeks already!) so possibly the last mowing of guest lawn and access paths for a while

[jillraggett]

Plant of the Day

Tuesday 2 July 2024

The walled garden at Gordon Castle, Scotland, has used Allium fistulosum (Welsh onion, bunching onion, long green onion, Japanese bunching onion, onion-leek, stone leek) as an edging plant. The leaves of this decorative 'cut and come again' onion can be used in a similar way to chives (although their flavour is stronger) while the flower shoots (which are not as pungent as onions) can be added to salads.

Jill Raggett

[gpstudios]

Buzzing with Importance: Celebrating National Honey Bee Day

Introduction: National Honey Bee Day is a time to celebrate the vital role honey bees play in our ecosystem and our daily lives. These small yet powerful insects are essential for pollination, which supports the production of a vast array of fruits, vegetables, and flowers. On this day, we recognize their importance, learn about their fascinating lives, and explore ways to protect and support…

[beezelbubbles]

H'okay so, Americans who want to get rid of grass but want to listen to Elodie but don't really know where to start, here's what you do. Hit the search engine of your choice. Search up "Your County Name Agriculture Extension" or "Your County Name Master Gardeners." (This might work for other countries. I know a Canadian who had success with Ag Extension.) You'll get something like this site: https://harris.agrilife.org/. It offers up info about what plants work for what locally, lets you know about classes they're doing (often free or low cost), and generally you can ask all your questions about what to plant, how, and when.

Local garden centers can also be good resources. But! It has to be local as in locally owned, not just your closest Home Depot.

Also local, check with your public library. Seed banks are starting to gain traction with libraries, so they may have seeds for you. (And if not, you can let them know you're interested and they may add it at some point.) What they will definitely have is books on local horticulture. Tell the librarian what you're trying to accomplish and they'll help you find the books and info you need.

[craftycultivator]

Veronica & Salvia

‘Blue Bomb’ Veronica in 2022 As I have stated in a few of my more recent posts, my garden situation is a little unstable at the moment. So my plan is to dig up my favorite perennials that I have collected over the last 13 years, and move them to my dads house until I have some stability again. Some of them are also quite established so dividing them will be helpful for their overall and…

[mortiz888-blog]

Creating a Buzz: Bee-Friendly Lawn Care for Northeastern Gardens #SaveYourGreen

Bees in the Northeastern United States The Northeastern United States is home to a diverse array of bee species. These industrious insects are essential pollinators, playing a significant role in the ecosystem. Some of the most common bee species in the Northeast include honeybees, bumblebees, mason bees, and sweat bees. These bees forage for nectar and pollen to feed themselves and their…