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Garden plants to support bees

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Bill Murray:
I dont know but here in the southern states I would say Spanish needle, is your best bet.

Lesgold:
About 10 years ago I gathered some seed from a nectar producing gum tree that doesn?t grow in my area. I raised some seedlings and planted a few of them in some ground that was just outside my boundary fence. These trees are now about 6m high and have just started flowering for the first time. They flower every year at the end of summer and continue to do so into the early autumn (fall). Eventually, they should provide a nice pick of nectar just prior to winter. As I don?t feed bees, this nectar will will help to top up resources for the cooler months of the year.

Kathyp:
I grow lavender, sunflowers, and buckwheat.  I have English ivy that is the bane of my existence but liked by the bees. Then there are plenty of weeds. I let the weeds go in spring.

Mostly I do it to attract the bees to my place, not because I think what I am growing makes much of a dent in their needs.

BeeMaster2:
Judy has 2 rows of Bok Choy that she let go to seed. My bees are all over it.
Jim Altmiller

Lesgold:
Trimmed the lavender back about 6 weeks ago. It is now shooting nicely and will start flowering in a few weeks. The bees will be all over it until Christmas time. It really does give them a nice pick through the winter.

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