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Bee Garden Starter Picks
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items Help your hives thrive from early spring to fall with these flower and herb seeds.
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🐝 Planting for the Bees: Fall Garden Plans for Next Year’s Honey Harvest
I plant these every fall for a pop of color that shows up just when I need it—sometimes even through the snow! Easy, cheerful, and the bees love them.
Crocus Bulbs - Rainbow Mix
I always plant these organic garlic chives in early spring—they’re so easy and rewarding! They bring that subtle onion‑garlic flavor I love for eggs, soups, and stir‑fries. Plus, they’re cold‑tough, perennial, and even deer leave them alone. Can’t im...
Garlic Chives Seeds (Organic)
Planted one last year—those bright pink blooms were the first sign of spring and totally stole the show. Easy, pretty, and perfect for small spaces.
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Considering this beauty for next spring—fast-growing, golden-green, and stunning near water. Just needs space and wet soil!
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I'm eyeing these Artisan Ombre coneflower seeds for next spring—the mix promises tall, vibrant blooms in sunset shades that attract butterflies and survive drought. Sounds like a low‑effort way to brighten my garden for seasons to come.
Coneflower Seeds - Artisan Ombre Mix
I grow these every year—fragrant, bee-loved blooms that light up the garden and come back strong. Super easy and great for pollinators!
Bee Balm Seeds - Wild Bergamot
I grow true lavender in containers on my patio—it smells amazing, blooms beautifully, and thrives with just sun, well‑draining soil, and occasional deep watering. A low‑maintenance, fragrant delight all season!
Lavender Seeds (Organic)
Eyeing these Red Sun sunflowers for next year—can’t wait to see the deep red blooms lighting up the garden. Fingers crossed the honey bees will love them too! 🌻
Sunflower Seeds - Red Sun
I grow thyme in containers or scatter it in my yard—it’s effortless, fragrant, and perfect for snipping fresh sprigs straight into cooking. A tiny herb that packs a flavorful punch! 🌿
Thyme Seeds (Organic)
I'm excited for next year—those pretty blue borage blooms will look amazing alongside my coneflowers and bee balm. Plus, the bees go wild for them! 🌿
Borage Seeds
’m allergic, so I won’t be growing goldenrod—but it’s a great late-season food source for honey bees and other pollinators! A real garden helper. 🐝
Outsidepride 5000 Seeds Perennial Goldenrod
I haven’t grown these yet, but the soft apricot color is gorgeous—and since asters are great for late-season pollinators, I’m hoping the honey bees will love them too!
Aster Seeds (Peony Duchess) - Apricot
I’m excited to try this Colorado Mix Yarrow—easy, colorful blooms that attract pollinators and thrive in sun and drought.
Yarrow Seeds - Colorado Mix
I think my Grandma grew this Sedum 'Chocolate Cherry'—love its dark leaves and red flowers. Easy, hardy, and great for bees!
Sedum Roots - Chocolate Cherry
Our summer favorite! It goes great with a glass of sweet tea. Be careful, it can take over everywhere, if you want, you can grow it easily in a container.
Spearmint Seeds
Perfect for toss-and-go gardeners—this pollinator wildflower mix grows itself while attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
The Bees Knees - Pollinator Wildflower Seed Mix