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Month: June 2016

Posted on June 24, 2016June 9, 2019

Bee Balm-Pollinator Superstar

Commonly known as Bee Balm or Monarda, Bee Balm is "balm" to all flying insects and enjoyed by humans in teas and potpourris, and easy to grow.

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Posted on June 22, 2016February 7, 2018

National Pollinator Week

Pollinator Week, June 20-26, has now grown to be an international celebration of the valuable ecosystem services provided by bees, birds, butterflies, bats and beetles.

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Posted on June 12, 2016June 19, 2016

Bee Catnip-Pollinator Superstar

If you possess at least one square foot of sunny or partially sunny garden space, you should plant Catmint, or better known in the trade as Nepeta, for longevity of bloom, ease of maintenance, and attraction to pollinators.

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