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| Blackberries- ready to eat |
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| If the hot weather holds, I will be picking more blackberries soon. |
This blog is about cool things people tell me about, the things I see and photo-ops during my travels. My interest is related to bees and pollination, in particular mason bees and their management. Search a subject by using the search bar below.
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Blackberries- great eating or a pest?
In July/August blackberries bloom and flowers provide great food for bees. Blackberry flowers are great providers for bees. They provide both nectar and pollen to bees. For us, Blackberries are great eating and make tasty jams and jellies.
But watch out! Blackberries will easily take over and are tough to get rid of because of their extensive root system.
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