Monthly Archives: August 2009

Bee Condo Fully Occupied

Posted on August 4, 2009 by Mary Schier

A quick check of the bee condo the other day revealed it is nearly full. The smooth mud plugs indicate a leaf-cutter bee, the same kind I had last year. Orchard mason bees, the ones I hoped to attract, have … Continue reading →

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Attracting Hummingbirds

Posted on August 3, 2009 by Mary Schier

I planted Yvonne’s Giant Salvia on the recommendation of Donald Mitchell, a speaker at the Rice County Horticulture Day in March. This annual salvia with prolific, bright red flowers is said to be a hummingbird magnet. The original plants seem … Continue reading →

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