John Prots Posted August 9, 2021 Report Share Posted August 9, 2021 Hello all, I've been an inactive member of the LBA for a couple years as I approach retirement and take up beekeeping as a hobby. I plan to set aside an area that's about 1/2 acre on my ~ 6 acre property near Centreville and plant a favorable pollinator plant that is both perennial and will flourish in northern Virginia. I've read several online articles but wanted to reach out for your opinions. I would plant next spring so that it's ready the following year. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted August 11, 2021 Report Share Posted August 11, 2021 John - it depends on how much time and effort as well as cost you want to bear. I want to have a similar pollinator field when I retire and my goal would be all dandelions - a bee favorite, no maintenance and the sea of yellow would tick off any HOA neighbors. But any "field of many colors" through annual/perennial wildflower plantings is a benefit. No single crop nor just the 1/2 acre will sustain the bees but certainly a help. The Xerces Society is a great place to start and they have some seed resources. Other seed companies offer pollinator packages if you have the ability to prep your 1/2 acre lot. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Prots Posted August 11, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2021 Thanks for the great info. I think I'll shy away from the dandelions though as it wouldn't be long before they invaded the rest of my lawn. I'll let you know what I plant in the spring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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