Comments on: Planting Herbs that Attract Honey Bees

By: Jose

Jose — Mon, 21 Jun 2021 04:39:29 +0000

If comfrey plant is toxic to
Humans wouldn’t the toxins be transferred into the honey in small
Amounts?

By: Jon

Jon — Wed, 04 Mar 2020 20:04:00 +0000

I doubt that you are digging in the “HIVE”. That could be hazardous

By: Herbs and HoneybeesThe Honeybee Conservancy

Herbs and HoneybeesThe Honeybee Conservancy — Sun, 09 Dec 2018 10:04:19 +0000

[…] for “Planting Herbs That Attract Honey Bees,” Ann Barczewski emphasizes,“You may not have a large plot of land for an herb garden but most […]

By: Cécile Stelzer Johnson

Cécile Stelzer Johnson — Tue, 17 Apr 2018 17:14:53 +0000

I have found that garlic chives, which flower white late in the season is actually a great plant for honey bees and bumble bees. They go gaga over these white flowers. The best part is that these perennial flowers are frost resistant, which is great for after the first frost of the season, when many blooms die. Indian Summer is when they flower, which means that you can harvest the “greens” until fall. They are just as delicious as their spring cousins, the pink chive we all know, but their stalk is a little flatter. They form large clumps, so you could keep one for you and give the rest to all the hungry pollinators out there. Win-Win 😉

By: Brandi

Brandi — Fri, 09 Feb 2018 04:16:28 +0000

I sit here in utter amazement that people think that Comfrey is toxic to humans. I have eaten it soooo many times, as a child and as an adult, and have found no ill affects. My mother used to eat it by the handfuls in her smoothies. She’s alive and well and well into her seventies.

You might buy your bees closer to home….like within driving distance. That way you can go pick them up and even make eye contact with the seller. Bees traveling that far(over many states) are stressed and therefor not off to a good start. If you don’t find a beekeeper in your phone directory, I would suggest you call your local beekeeping association to find someone in your local area.

By: Growing Herbs for Bees | Carmarthenshire Beekeepers Association

Growing Herbs for Bees | Carmarthenshire Beekeepers Association — Fri, 11 Aug 2017 08:49:33 +0000

[…] produced some general advice HERE. Advice on growing herbs specifically for honey bees can be found HERE. Why not have a […]

By: 10 Herbs for your Pollinator Garden – Beekeeper Basics

10 Herbs for your Pollinator Garden – Beekeeper Basics — Fri, 23 Jun 2017 18:43:28 +0000

[…] “And of course, don’t forget to let your dandelions, plantain, and clover grow, they are some of the first sources of nectar for the bees. While you’re at it, remember that many plants which are considered weeds are beneficial to honeybees. So let the multiflora rose, wild asters and goldenrod bloom before you hack them down. The bees will thank you”- Keeping Backyard Bees […]

By: Day 5 – Mr. Chives with The Queen Bees

Day 5 – Mr. Chives with The Queen Bees — Mon, 19 Jun 2017 16:32:56 +0000

[…] Fun fact: There’s a huge variety of herbs that are not just great for cooking and medicinal purposes, they’re great for the bees! Planting herbs that attract bees is something that anyone can do. When the weather is warm enough for bees to fly, the chives are already producing nectar for them. They are also perennials so they will produce for many years to come. So bees are really that attracted to chives. Just like our love for Mr. Chives https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/planting-herbs-attract-honey-bees/ […]

By: Pinterest Pin Friday - Bees and Gardens - Luckey Bee

Pinterest Pin Friday - Bees and Gardens - Luckey Bee — Fri, 12 Feb 2016 04:38:46 +0000

[…] List of great herbs you can plant that will help feed the bees. Link […]

By: Debbie Whiteman

Debbie Whiteman — Fri, 22 May 2015 05:05:27 +0000

I’m anxious to get started keeping bees and this website looks like a great place to start!