Is there a suitable set of flowers for each month/season,
early spring to late autumn, which could be planted/grown
in order to keep bees buzzing for as long as possible ?

or

Which flowers should I have already flowering during early
spring so that the bees can get their own act up&running as
early as possible ?
And then which flowers do bees like that are late flowering
so that bees have something to work on in late autumn ?

On Sat, 26 Jun 2010 19:09:25 GMT,
(Paul Starship) wrote:


Is there a suitable set of flowers for each month/season,
early spring to late autumn, which could be planted/grown
in order to keep bees buzzing for as long as possible ?

or

Which flowers should I have already flowering during early
spring so that the bees can get their own act up&running as
early as possible ?
And then which flowers do bees like that are late flowering
so that bees have something to work on in late autumn ?

Crocus had a huge list of bee friendly plants on their site.
--
http://www.Voucherfreebies.co.uk
http://www.holidayunder100.co.uk

On Jun 27, 11:45*am, mogga wrote:
On Sat, 26 Jun 2010 19:09:25 GMT,

(Paul Starship) wrote:

Is there a suitable set of flowers for each month/season,
early spring to late autumn, which could be planted/grown
in order to keep bees buzzing for as long as possible ?

or

Which flowers should I have already flowering during early
spring so that the bees can get their own act up&running as
early as possible ?
And then which flowers do bees like that are late flowering
so that bees have something to work on in late autumn ?

Crocus had a huge list of bee friendly plants on their site.
--http://www.Voucherfreebies.co.ukhttp://www.holidayunder100.co.uk

Yes, but don't go thinking that will make much/any difference to your
honey crops - the scale is way too small . Nonetheless, it's nice to
see the bees working on something you've planted.

Rod

On Sat, 26 Jun 2010 19:09:25 GMT,
(Paul Starship) wrote:

Which flowers should I have already flowering during early...
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Thank You for the info.
All noted.
Also watched a section of a Countryfile programme on BBC1.
They talked about bees, visiting orchards, strawberry
greenhouses(imported bees used to pollinate) etc etc.
Then out and about in a field looking for various species of bee.
One plant mentioned that I was able to remember was the Ox-Eye Daisy.

I'll have a go at finding the plants mentioned in previous msgs so far.
Thanks again.

On Sat, 26 Jun 2010 19:09:25 GMT,
(Paul Starship) wrote:

Which flowers should I have already flowering during early
spring so that the bees can get their own act up&running as
early as possible ?
And then which flowers do bees like that are late flowering
so that bees have something to work on in late autumn ?


Found an old post from last year (June 2009)

Posted by 'Sacha'
http://www.hillhousenursery.com/buzz.html