Thanks. Meant to say in the veg plots (will edit OP). Was thinking leguminous crops or brassicas, so something for me, something for the soil and something for the wildlife including bees.
I've got crocus and snowdrops in the borders for early forage (and because they look nice and were there...
It's that time of year when I'm planning crops to overiwnter in the garden for:
food
ground cover,
soil nutrient turnover
support of wildlife, including bees.
What do beekepers suggest for good winter / spring forage and honey?
Thanks
Thanks all.
The hazards don't bother me, much. I've had to deal with quite few wasps' nests recently. Working methodically, being cognizant of risks, maintaining situational awareness and working with the hazard control hierarchy with a knowledge of bee behaviour should reduce risks ...to me and...
Hello, I'm Frank
I'm not a beekeeper, I came across this site from a uni link while I was looking at bee stuff.
Like most home gardeners I try to attract wildlife to my garden. There's a bombus hive in one of my sheds but I haven't seen many honeybees around despite all the different flowering...