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Tag: Bee Lunch

Bee Lunch, The PSBA Buzz

Bee Lunch: Rockrose (Cistus) – An Early Summer Treat

Posted onJune 9, 2016June 9, 2016

This evergreen shrub puts on an impressive bloom in early summer that is loved by bees. There are a variety of species and crosses with […] Read More

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PSBA Offers Seeds for Bees

Posted onApril 5, 2016August 22, 2017

PSBA is interested in helping everyone to keep bees healthy. One way to do this, and is relatively easy to do (even for non-beekeepers) is to […] Read More

Bee Lunch, The PSBA Buzz

Bee Lunch: A late summer delicacy

Posted onOctober 19, 2015May 9, 2016

Seven Sons Tree (Heptacodium miconioides) is a late summer bloomer that is desirable to both bees and gardeners.  Flowers are fragrant and typically found in […] Read More

Bee Lunch, The PSBA Buzz

Bee Lunch: Globe Thistle (Echinops ritro) is something to dance about

Posted onAugust 10, 2015March 5, 2016

This mid-summer flower will have bees falling over themselves to work, and it is not uncommon to see multiple types of bees, and butterflies working […] Read More

Bee Lunch, The PSBA Buzz

Bee Lunch: Privet – A Summer Producer

Posted onJuly 15, 2015July 15, 2015

Privet is a popular shrub that produces clusters of small white flowers that are highly desirable to honey bees.  Most varieties of privet are evergreen, […] Read More

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Bee Lunch: Hebe – A forgotten favorite

Posted onJune 15, 2015June 12, 2015

These native New Zealand shrubs are low maintenance and adapt well to our Northwest climate.  Depending on the variety you can get blooms at various […] Read More

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Bee Lunch: Catmint (Nepeta) – A Treat for More than Just Cats

Posted onMay 12, 2015May 11, 2015

Nepeta produces long lasting flower spikes that are highly appealing to honey bees.  They are members of the mint family and do best in sunny […] Read More

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Bee Lunch: Evergreen Huckleberry (Vaccinium ovatum) – A Native Nectar Source

Posted onApril 12, 2015April 5, 2015

The Evergreen Huckleberry is a versatile native plant that has the ability to grow in either full sun or deep shade.  When in a full […] Read More

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Bee Lunch: Golden Crocus Pollen

Posted onMarch 9, 2015

Appearing at the end of winter, Crocus blooms are a sign that spring is on the way and are an excellent pollen food source.  They […] Read More

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Bee Lunch: Witch Hazel – An Enchanting Winter Bloomer

Posted onFebruary 9, 2015February 7, 2015

Witch Hazel (Hamamelis) includes several different species that are native to Eastern North America, China, and Japan ranging in colors from yellow to red that […] Read More

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