Feed the Bees Please!
January 29, 2010 by Ann
Filed under Customer FAQ's, How to Guides, Species and Product Overview
(Great Blue Lobelia) It’s not necessary to have an entire prairie to offer forage for bees. A dozen or so species in an area as small as 100 square feet can make a difference. Here at Prairie Moon we have plenty of native plants for seed production that provide excellent forage but I have been [...]
Constructing a Mason Bee House
November 23, 2009 by Becky
Filed under How to Guides
In addition to their value as pollinators, bees are fascinating insects to observe. The Mason Bee House pictured here can easily be constructed with pine or cedar. We drilled the holes about 3 inches deep, and from ¼” to 3/8” in diameter. The Bee House is then conveniently placed in a diverse native plant area. [...]
