Superlative bees
“It’s a trick I use all the time when I’m talking to people about helping bees. I tell them to think like a bee.” There has been a big surge in beekeeping and interest in bees over the last few years. I’m not a beekeeper myself, but I have become more aware of their needs. Some gardeners love the wild and untamed look, but I lean towards order and being able to see where everything is. As soon as my edible crops went to seed, I’d whip them out and put something ‘useful’ in. Now, I’ll leave a couple of plants, whether brassicas, Asian greens, or herbs, to flower and bring in the bees. I love watching the bees, while the flowers add interest and colour. Doug Purdie, author of Backyard Bees,…