On 2/20/12 7:15 AM, lcc_student wrote:
I'm taking part in a sustainable initiative that wants to help save bees
in London. We would really appreciate some information from people
interested in gardenening to help push our project forward and make it
as good as it can be. Here are a few questions:

Would you plant bee friendly plants? Do you know how to make your garden
bee friendly?

I already have plants that are bee-friendly: rosemary, Persicaria,
lavender, citrus, and others. Many of these will not survive the
climate in the UK.


Do you use any technology as an information source to help you in your
garden?

I use this newsgroup and the Web.


How do you feel about using mobile technology to help you while you are
in the garden?

Given the mud and moisture found in my garden, I would definitely NOT
bring a smart phone with me while gardening. Sometimes, when my wife is
not home, I bring out a cordless phone (land-line); I place it away from
where I am working and wipe my hands before answering.


Would you feel motivated to garden bee-friendly plants if you get
discount on honey from local producers?

No. I prefer "varietal" honeys, that is honey from a single
identifiable flower (e.g., clover, orange, sage). In any case, the bees
visiting my garden are generally wild and not from an apiary.

--
David E. Ross
Climate: California Mediterranean, see
http://www.rossde.com/garden/climate.html
Gardening diary at http://www.rossde.com/garden/diary