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Bees love borage. I mean they really, really love borage.
Borage can be grown as an annual in all zones and blooms
from late spring through summer. It is a very nutrient-rich
plant whose leaves taste mildly of cucumbers. You can use
its leaves as a garnish, add them to salads, or chop and
drop the leaves to feed the other plants in your garden once
they are spent.
Cosmos are a beautiful and delightful addition to any
garden. They come in a variety of colors and can be grown
as annuals in all zones, and possible perennials in zones
9-11. They feed the bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and
moths from late spring until first frost. They are very
easy to direct sow outdoors. After the last frost, simply
scatter their seeds on bare soil in the spring. They are
versatile and hardy, growing well in poor soil and drought
conditions, and prefer warm, dry weather.
Echinacea, or coneflowers, offer so many benefits that they
deserve a spot in everyone’s garden. Not only do they provide
nectar to bees and butterflies, but they have powerful medicinal
benefits for us. They are hardy perennials that grow well
in zones 3-10 and bloom from midsummer through fall. They
love the sun, prefer heat, and are drought tolerant. Sow them
outdoors a couple of weeks before last frost and they should
germinate in 10-20 days.
Now that you have a better idea of how to protect and help
our pollinator friends, I challenge you to plant an all-youcan-eat
buffet for them in your own garden this year. Every
little bit helps.
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