wildflowers2016If you think turtles are slow, try growing wildflowers.  They are in their own happy world and on their own schedule.  For someone who likes to mow grass, leaving this patch “to the wild” was difficult (see photo), especially since it is near the road and near our farm sign.  But, I love my bees and wanted to prove that I could actually grow a variety of wild blooming plants.  Wildflowers continue to bloom through the mid and late summer when bees have difficulty finding enough flowers to visit. The bees are doing quite well this year, I’m happy to report.  If the great weather continues, they should be quite content.

TulipPoplarBlossomThis is a photo of a Tulip Poplar blossom and this tall tree is one of the main reasons for a good honey flow.  Even though the blossoms don’t last long, they are full of nectar and bees love them.

JasmineThe Jasmine this year is divine!  I’ve really enjoyed sitting near the open window and breathing in their sweet scent.  Visitors have asked what wonderful plant they are smelling in the air.  This is the white, dark leaved Confederate Jasmine, not to be confused with Carolina Jasmine.  Carolina Jasmine has a yellow bloom and is reported to be toxic to bees, which is totally weird.  But Confederate Jasmine is the one you want.  It is cold hardy and a vigorous grower.

OakleafHydrangeaAnother great plant is the Oakleaf Hydrangea.  It is blooming right now and is great for shaded to semi-shaded areas.  The blooms are huge and last a long time.  Once it gets established, it is also quite self sufficient and hardy.  This one is thriving under some oak trees in the front yard.

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BBSo, as you can see, things are happening in the garden as well as in the berry patch.  Good things are around the corner.  It won’t be long – maybe a week and a half until RabbitEye Farm will be open for Blackberry and Blueberry picking.  This photo is a sneak peek at how things are ripening up…