Perennial Herbs! Lavender, Thyme, Oregano, Mint

Here we are, end of August 2020. The days are getting shorter and the honey bees are busy getting ready for winter. Mid- and late-summer flowers are so important for our little friends. Mint, lavender, thyme, and oregano are hardy perennials that can enhance your culinary creations and help honey bees and local pollinators. So,…

Wild Sprout 2018 Pollinators

Pollinator Chart Here are our primary pollinators, along with my attempt to describe the differences of what is generally referred to as “bees.” Actually, we have bees and wasps in our farm helping us with the crop. Common Name Honey Bee Bumble Bee Yellow Jacket (wasp) Bald-faced Hornet (wasp) Scientific Name Apis Mellifera Bombus vosnesenskii…