True to its name, bee balm (Monarda spp.) remains among the best nectar plants for bees and similar species. Large plants, easily grown from seed, bee balm produces tubular flowers in abundance.

The Bee Apiary at The Oasis Farm will host its first Honeybee Talk and Hive Visit session on July 13 at 10:30 a.m. The Oasis ...

Although flowers may reabsorb uncollected nectar, this is wasted as bee food. Pollen wastage was less severe at 19%. However, oilseed rape is partially wind-pollinated, ...