As we are all aware, bees are really important to the ecosystem as well as our food sources. Bees have already been out searching for sustenance. Now is the perfect time to throw out wildflowers for spring bloom and the bees! The days are beginning to grow longer, the soil will start warming so it is a great time for planting! So toss out some seeds, enjoy the blooms to come and relax knowing you helped the bees.

Here is a list of seeds to plant now:

  • California Poppies
  • Borage – also an edible herb!
  • Cilantro – also an edible herb!
  • Parsley – also an edible herb!
  • Lupine
  • Wildflower mixes

Here is a list of plants to plant now:

  • Alyssum
  • Calendulas
  • Cheiranthus
  • Iceland Poppy
  • Parsley – also an edible herb!
  • Stock

 

Want to read more? Here is a great article on Winter Gardening for Bees.