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Got Protein in that Pollen?
Honey bees need pollen sources with 20% protein. Are you planting the right plants to keep them well fed?
Let us know what’s in your garden to support honey bees and native bees.
Happy Planting from Kim Eierman at EcoBeneficial!
Photo: Honey Bee Diving Into a Willow Blossom (Salix species)
Photo credit: Flickr/David Rynde
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rynde/5661605863/
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