The Plants Bees Love
In this day and time, I would hope gardeners understand the importance of bees and other insects in the garden. However, from time to time, a person comes into the nursery and asks for plants that will NOT attract bees (sigh). They are not really gardeners though, they are just looking for a plant to fill a space. I find myself more and more intrigued by bees although I don't know that much about the different types. I do make note of plants that they like and try to add as many as I can to the garden. Over the past weeks, with watering a daily activity amidst a lingering heat-wave, I've conducted an informal survey and noted the plants that they seem to like the most. Butterfly Weed ( Asclepias tuberosa ) Butterfly Weed ( Asclepias tuberosa ) is one of my favorite perennials and the bees love it too. I don't think I've ever seen a butterfly on it but we don't seem to have many of those. Everybody wants the "Showy Milkweed" (Asclepias speciosa) but I knew
Really enjoyed this post Phillip, thank you!
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting book Phillip. I think I remember that woman on the Carson show. I used to watch Johnny faithfully. I might even go down that rabbit hole of youtube and try to find an episode to watch to see if I remember right. Lucky you to have found the book.
ReplyDeleteFascinating stuff! I'll try to find a video of Thalassa Cruso as you brought her to life so vividly in this post. I expect this book of hers will not be donated any time soon. You'd need to find another to part with to lighten up your collection.
ReplyDeleteLovely,inmens discovery. Thank you por posting. "Let"s not spoil it again". She was a environmentalist,too . No more wild flowers now with everything urbanized and polluted. I enjoy my wild garden. I guess she would have one ,too.
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