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Angelica archangelica
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We have been enjoying our first week of truly warm spring weather, and the flowers and bees have responded. As part of my apprentice beekeeper training it is suggested that I keep a bloom phenology record, and what better way to do it than with photographs from my garden?
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Angelica, covered in bees and beneficial insects
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This post should probably be called "A Love Letter to Angelica". I love herbs
with a good story, and Angelica archangelica has a history littered with intriguing
references to angels, witchcraft, and protection from evil. Scandinavian poets used to wear crowns of
angelica for inspiration. Like other members of the Umbelliferae, the bees
love it, which is reason enough. It’s a
biennial, and mine is about four feet tall now, although I’ve seen them grow
much taller. This plant will always have
a place in my garden.
Here are some other bee favorites I have observed this week:
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Wisteria sinensis
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All varieties of culinary thyme
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Bees don't have a care in the world when chives are blooming
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Lavandula stoechas - Spanish lavender
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...And various offerings from "The Garden of Bolting Greens". I always let some Brassicas go to seed for the insects, they can't get enough of them. These beauties are 6 feet tall! I noticed some early blackberry blossoms opening, and when they do the real show will begin.
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