Detroit News: Attract bees, butterflies and hummingbirds with deer resistant native plant Monarda Gardeners Swear By Bee Balm—Here’s How to Keep It Thriving originally appeared on Dengarden. Gardeners looking to roll out the red carpet for hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees, need to look no ... Great presentation from Mr.

Understanding the Context

Steve Riley from this year's National Honey Show just dropped. He and Dr. Stephen Martin host and maintain varroaresistant.uk and work closely with the growing cohort of TF beekeepers in the UK. A few slides outline the fundamental dynamics at work in the colonies...

Key Insights

This flower is a classic, timeless choice for a garden bustling with butterflies, bees, and birds. Native to North America, bee balm (Monarda spp., zones 3 to 9), is widely available in bright colors ... Penn Live: A purple-blooming bee balm that doesn’t get powdery mildew: George’s Plant Pick of the Week * What it is: ‘Purple Rooster’ is a summer-blooming U.S. native perennial that’s different in two ways from most bee balms – 1.) its flowers are violet-purple instead of traditional red, and 2.) it’s ... A purple-blooming bee balm that doesn’t get powdery mildew: George’s Plant Pick of the Week Carol asked me recently, “Are there any flowers that deer won’t eat?” This is a question I am asked repeatedly.

Final Thoughts

Are there any deer-resistant plants? Well, it depends. A sufficiently hungry deer will ...