tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8071315363222503671.post4429938966869848751..comments2024-03-25T18:36:55.442+00:00Comments on sustainable garden: bees on allotmentsRobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03237472076391330187noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8071315363222503671.post-17008944254666429432010-03-01T08:14:06.174+00:002010-03-01T08:14:06.174+00:00I can't believe you can't have bees on you...I can't believe you can't have bees on your allotment. What is the world coming to? I am into breaking stupid rules like this - just go for it.<br />Bush Chick.<br />www.australianbushlife.com.auBush Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06482391071293585769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8071315363222503671.post-79872262752245127352009-08-12T13:51:21.664+00:002009-08-12T13:51:21.664+00:00My daughter has a small plot at the University her...My daughter has a small plot at the University her husband is attending, and I started borage for her and for me, to keep those bees coming. Somehow, her borage is twice the size mine is!Muumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06181825725581583635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8071315363222503671.post-77422349301416835772009-08-11T19:01:14.452+00:002009-08-11T19:01:14.452+00:00Rob,
I love the photo of the queen bumblebee on bo...Rob,<br />I love the photo of the queen bumblebee on borage. I'm with you that adding more nectar (and pollen) rich flowers in and among vegetables is an underused way to attract flower visitors and beneficial insects, too, for that matter.<br /><br />I'm thinking about all the interesting bees that I saw when visiting the UK and pondering your post -- here in the US, some of our native bees have provided much of the 'pollination services' that honeybees did, post-CCD, if they have suitable pesticide-free habitats.<br /><br />Do you have species of specialized squash bees there, too? <br /><br />A good post!<br />LisaLisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06657232418012801175noreply@blogger.com