We are all so ready to get outside and in our gardens, I know I am! Today I am sharing plant suggestions for helping our bees. I know many of you want plants that attract bees and even butterflies.
It has become very popular for home gardeners to put up small beehives. If any of you reading this are in that group it it important you plant some of these plants for you honey bees.
We at Thomas Jefferson do have a small beehive in our gardens for them to feed on and make honey. They are not a problem and you hardly know they are even around.
So check out the chart I have posted to find bee friendly plants. This is just a small amount of plants that are out there but it will give you some ideas.
Happy Plant Shopping!
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Bell Tower Festival
Plant Sale
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Gardens are always open
Welcome Center:
10:00 - 4:00 PM Daily
Weekends: May - October
10:00 - 4:00
201 East Lincoln Way
Jefferson, Iowa 50129
The Thomas Jefferson Gardens bring to life the prairies that welcomed Lewis and Clark explorers and early settlers, heritage plants from Monticello, farming practices of Thomas Jefferson’s time, outdoor musical instruments to experience, a children’s garden, and so much more.
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