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Offline Les

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If you plant it, the pollinators will come
« on: July 20, 2015, 10:16:11 am »
The lavender flower is Anise Hyssop and the white one is Mountain Mint.









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Re: If you plant it, the pollinators will come
« Reply #1 on: July 20, 2015, 04:40:21 pm »
Nice variety of pollinators, Les if they are in your back yard it goes to show the healthy environment that you are living in.
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Re: If you plant it, the pollinators will come
« Reply #2 on: July 21, 2015, 01:33:20 pm »
Apisbees......we are trying to give all the critters safe harbor.  So enjoyable taking time during the day watching the birds and the bees.

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Re: If you plant it, the pollinators will come
« Reply #3 on: July 22, 2015, 07:29:55 am »
Your pictures reminded me, I used to have a lot of anise hyssop. It must have died out.  Anise hyssop sure is a butterfly magnet.  Catmint thrives here and is a good magnet for the bees. 

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Re: If you plant it, the pollinators will come
« Reply #4 on: July 22, 2015, 08:08:06 am »
Baker...since we are building a pollinator garden, I will be sure to add catmint to the garden.  Thanks.

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Re: If you plant it, the pollinators will come
« Reply #5 on: July 22, 2015, 11:40:50 am »
Les, give it plenty of room as it can crowd timid plants out.