Posted by blueberrytalk on June 1, 2009
The goal is to provide ample food sources for Bumblebees throughout the season. After the blueberries are pollinated there is Black Locust and clover as forage. Later the Anise hyssop will keep them going until fall. This should ensure a good number of Bumblebees for next season.
Bumblebee on clover
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Posted by blueberrytalk on August 17, 2008
When you look at the Alsike clover blossom, pollen is not visible. It is also not easy to see the faint pink blush of the lower petals. Yet these photos show bees gathering brown pollen from the clover.
Alsike clover
clover pollen
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