But the one thing all beekeepers learn when they start out is that when bees are threatened, they release alarm pheromone and that smells like bananas. So up to now, wise beekeepers didn't bring bananas to the bee yard. But it turns out feeding bananas to honey bees is actuallya good ...
The local honey and maple syrup stalls will make your mouth water, the dairy stalls stock enough cheeses to make your head spin, and the fresh produce is piled as high as your shoulder if you get there early. Keep an eye out for handspun yarns, fresh-caught New York fish and ethically...
Fern Leaf Lavender: (Lavendula multifida) A very easy variety to grow, however it does not have a great lavender smell. The fern-like silver foliage is very attractive and bees and hummingbirds love it. A great variety to start with as it seems to be the easiest to grow in Arizona. G...
than honey bees (Apis mellifera) forage on lavender (Lavandula spp.)? Ecological Entomology, 38, 323-329.N. J. Balfour, M. Garbuzov, and F. L. W. Ratnieks, "Longer tongues and swifter handling: why do more bumble bees (Bombus spp.) than honey bees (Apis mellifera) forage on ...
it is quite easy to share a fascination with and appreciation for the relationships between insects and flowers and humans. For without pollination, we would have very little food. To have pollination, we need insects – honeybees, yes, but other pollinators, too. They, like us, need a fo...
Do deer like eating lavender? Deer hate fragrant blooms fromcertain herbs like lavenderand especially sweet-smelling flowers, like peonies. They'll also stay away from toxic plants. What are some deer resistant perennials? Using deer-resistant perennials and annuals in the garden is an effective ...
Lavender & Honey is a stylish spot to start the day, pop in for an artisan coffee or linger over lunch. Family- and team-friendly La Grande Orange Café has 50% deals on its drinks during happy hour, Monday through Friday from open until 7:00 p.m. Pie n' Burger is a Pasadena inst...
In my humble opinion, the salted caramel and honey lavender are perfection. But try the rotating seasonal flavors too! Molly Moon’s sources ingredients locally. The mouthwatering scent of its fresh, in-house baked waffle cones will greet you when you approach the shop (in fact, you can smel...
Sitting out under the stars in the amphitheatre for two one-hour sets while the sun sets, you’re mesmerised by five professional opera singers in this unexpected setting. Food and wine tasting are to opera what bees are to honey, so local providores are on hand for some nibbling at cheese...