Mixture for Honey Bees
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Honey Bee Seed Mixture |
Our Honey Bee Pollinator Seed Mix is beloved by our precious honey bees, which are vital for pollination of many flowereing crops such as alfalfa, almonds, apples, beans, berries, melons, tomatoes,peppers and many others.
Native Bee Pollination
According to the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation, there are over 4000 species of native bees in the U.S. alone. Bees are the most predominant pollinators of flowering plants in nature, thus contributing a vital service to the ecosystem. Because of this important role, bees are referred to as "keystone organisms".
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Honey Bee Pollination
SAVE THE BEES
Honey bees do not just produce wax and honey - they are
extremely valuable pollinators of many agricultural crops. Honey
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bees are not native to the U.S.
Animal and insect pollinators are essential to pollination in over 75% of the world's flowering plants, which includes roughly 35% of the world's crops. Animal and insect pollinators include bees, moths, flies, bats, birds, ants, butterflies, wasps and beetles. Some of these pollinator species have declined in numbers, become endangered or even gone extinct due to the loss of natural food supplies and habitat.
SEE ALL OF OUR NEW POLLINATOR WILDFLOWER SEED MIXES |
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Bumblebee on Perennial Lupine
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Some native bees have names that reflect how they build nests - leafcutter bees, mason bees, miner bees, carpenter bees, digger bees,  etc. Others are named for their behavior, which include bumble bees, sweat bees, and cuckoo bees. Finally there are some bees that are named for the types of plants they pollinate such as squash, sunflower and blueberry bees.
If honey bees are in short supply, the pollination needs of many crops can often be filled by native bees. Research has shown that native bees can be major pollinators of agricultural crops and sometimes do the job more efficiently. | |
For instance, the blue orchard bee is a primary pollinator of cultivated apples. Another important crop pollinator is the western bumble bee, which has been used to pollinate cranberries, avocados, and blueberries. Native squash bees are major pollinators of cultivated squashes. Some native bees are even commercially managed like honey bees to provide pollination services. |
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Meals in a Minute - Monthly Recipe
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You will love how quickly these sauces turn everyday fare into something special and scrumptious. Just add chicken, meat, fish or tofu along with your choice of fresh vegetables or frozen ones from last year's harvest. Cook in a wok or saucepan and then add your choice of sauce for tonight's dinner.
Not only are they delicious, gluten-free and MSG-free, but some are dairy-free, peanut and sesame oil-free, and vegan. No more feeling left out because of dietary needs. Meals prepared with these exceptional gourmet sauces will erase any sense of deprivation and will delight every diner, regardless of diet. There is something for everyone when you bring Meals in a Minute sauces to the table!
Grilled Salmon Filet
Ingredients
| 2 C spinach salad | ¼ small yellow onion-cut in | | 1 small carrot-julienned | crosswise manner to get the "onion ring" look | | 1 tsp cooking oil-to brush the salmon with A pinch of salt and a pinch of pepper | 4 Tbsp Blueberry-Yaki Sauce | | 1 piece of filet salmon (about ½ lb) | Juice from ½ fresh lemon
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Cooking Instructions
On a plate, toss spinach salad and julienne carrot. Set aside. Preheat grill to medium high-heat. Brush salmon with oil, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Grill 2 to 3 minutes on each side until the salmon is cooked to the desired doneness. Place the grilled salmon on top of the spinach. In a small sauce pan, sautée onion in cooking oil for about 2 minutes over medium-heat. Add the Blueberry-Yaki Sauce and squ eeze in the fresh lemon juice. Turn off heat. Pour the blueberry sauce over the salmon or serve the sauce on the side. Makes 1-2 servings
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