"aquachimp" wrote in message
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OK, it's a long thread title, but since this idea, albeit very late in
the season, is supposed to span the seasons, I thought I'd make it
kinda stand out, rather than simply blending in.

Some time ago I mentioned that when given ample variety to choose
from, the bees I observed went solely for a climbing hydrangea;
The other day, elsewhere, despite an even larger selection to choose
from, the bees opted for a flowering privet hedge. (Ligustrum)

And that's what the idea of this thread is (if you wanna play that
is).
What are bees __predominantly__ choosing most right now?

You see, we get told bees like this and that and I know they really
get a buzz out of lavender, but it's interesting to see them go for
something not as well promoted as being bee fodder

Well they were in May and June going Bananas on the Lonicera Nitada Hedge
and as I have said before, doing a wonderful job on the Lavender at each end
of the Runner Beans and spilling over to the flowers thereon :-))

Also the 2nd flush of Perennial Fuchsia and the Rambler Roses.

Someone said that Bees were in short supply, ........ not in our garden or
vicinity as we met a local Hotel keeper on his way back to his gardens with
a swarm he had just collected!! He has about 4/5 hives in his garden.
Shortage? Not on the Isle of Wight

--
Mike

The Royal Naval Electrical Branch Association
www.rneba.org.uk