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Which Flowers Save Bees?

Whether you have a huge expanse of land, a modest garden or a balcony in the city, you can still do your bit to help bees do their valuable pollination work. How? By deciding to plant and sow the plants and flowers that bees love most.

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26/03/2018Of Elena Fraccaro

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The first consideration to make is that not always the most colourful and showy flowers are the best for bees. Sometimes it is precisely the 'unsuspected' ones that provide them with the most nourishment. For this reason, it is necessary to choose flowers according to the amount of nectar and pollen they are able to offer. The richer they are in these substances, the more useful they will be for the bees. Some of these plants will surprise you and will also be useful to you in your everyday life. Also, try to follow seasonality. Designing your green space in such a way that there are flowers in spring, but also in summer and autumn, is very useful for bees, as they will be able to find sustenance when they need it most. Finally, it is vital to avoid using chemical pesticides, especially those that harm bees the most.

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Chives. It is an aromatic plant. The flowers are small, with a characteristic lily-pink colour. Very useful for insects, it is also widely used in cooking to flavour and garnish numerous dishes. Rosmarin. An aromatic perennial plant, it forms an evergreen shrub and can be grown either in the garden or in pots. In spring it fills with characteristic flowers whose colour ranges from white to blue to lilac. Dandelion. Commonly known as dandelion or wild chicory, this is a perennial plant that can be found in our meadows without the need to sow it. The characteristic yellow flower attracts bees and is one of the first sources of nourishment after winter. Salvia. This aromatic perennial plant is well known both for its properties and for its many uses in the kitchen. Honeysuckle. Present in numerous varieties, it is very easy to grow. It flowers from April to July.

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Borragon. It is an annual herbaceous plant that now grows wild in our areas. Lavender. It has the classic spike-like inflorescence. It is very useful for bees as it is not only a source of nectar but also an effective antifungal. Echinacea. It flowers between June and August and is a plant that adapts easily to different environmental conditions. Achillea. It is a perennial herbaceous plant that is very common in our meadows. Sunflower. The sunflower is very useful for collecting nectar, from which a very good honey is produced. Calendula. Its characteristic yellow-orange flowers attract pollinating insects and are well known for their soothing properties. Malva. Known for its anti-inflammatory and emollient properties, it is also a rich nectar reservoir for bees. Tagete. Used in various cultures for ritual purposes, the flowers attract bees for their nectar reserves.

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Topinambur. Also known by the name Jerusalem artichoke, it is a herbaceous perennial plant that can reach up to 3 metres in height. The flowers, with their typical golden yellow colour, bloom in late summer and last until October. Chrysanthemum. Widespread in the period between late October and early November, they can be useful for bees due to their late flowering. The flowers from which bees get their nourishment are many. Most of us are familiar with linden, chestnut or acacia, but even smaller plants can be a real gold mine for our beloved insects. Find out how you can adopt a beehive and check its health directly from your home.

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26/03/2018Of Elena Fraccaro

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26/03/2018Of Elena Fraccaro

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Which Flowers Save Bees?

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