Official Beebombs Wild Flower Seeds UK Native Mix - Handmade in Dorset Wildflower Meadow Seed Balls, Bee Gifts, Gift for Gardener, 21sqft Coverage

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Bee balm grows easily in USDA hardiness zones 4-9. The plant prefers rich, moist soil but needs good airflow among its leaves. It will flourish in full sun and does well in partial shade. If you have a shaded area of your lawn for a portion of the day, bee balm will be quite happy there.

If you want to do more than smell your flowers, consider using fresh or dried bee balm to make any of these homemade treats, starting with a cup of bee balm tea. Bee balm leaves and flowers have long been used to treat a variety of ailments, purported to have the ability to soothe sore throats and upset stomachs. Most find that the dried plants taste similar to oregano, therefore making it useful in flavoring soups, salads, and other dishes. How to Plant Bee Balm This perennial is easy to share with friends and family or spread around your yard. There are two ways to get more bee balm from your existing plants. Division In a bowl, mix together 1 cup of seeds with 5 cups of compost and 2-3 cups of clay powder (you could use clay soil instead if you have it). Bee bombs were one of the first brands to market their seed infused soil balls directly at bees specifically.Monarda'Marshall's Delight' is a 2- to 3-foot hybrid with clear pink flowers. It has good resistance to powdery mildew. Time to be patient as long as your seeds get rainwater, sunshine and nutrients, they should grow. Keep an eye on them over the next few weeks. Interestingly Seed Ball adds a small amount of chilli powder to their mix to try and deter slugs and snails from eating any emerging shoots. Each ball contains between 30-100 seeds to ensure you’ve got the best chance of germination and growth to full maturity.

Now for the fun bit! Plant your seed bombs by throwing them at bare parts of the garden and wait to see what pops up! Bee Bombs just like normal seeds will need water as well so while it may recommend simply planting and forgetting I would strongly recommend watering areas where you have planted especially during dry sales or unusually hot summers. Using the palms of your hands, roll your clay into a small ball approximately 3 – 4 cm in diameter. I take an eclectic approach to homesteading, utilizing modern convenience where I want, and choosing the rustic ways of my childhood simply because they bring me joy. Let’s look at some of the best seed bombs available today from various small businesses that have made seeds their speciality! Our Favourite Wildflower Seed Bombs To Add Colour & Life To Any Outdoor AreaThe box of Hot Shot fogger contains four cans in total, and all four cans are used one after another. If used as directed, the odorless Hot Shot fogger can kill nearly all adult and baby wasps including those hidden in small spaces you cannot reach. Bee bombs are small spheres created by mixing together soil, clay and a range of seeds. Bee bombs in particular focus on a range of seeds rich in nectar and pollen to try and provide resources for bees and other pollinators.

Note that how long it takes to kill the wasps will depend on the ingredients present in the insecticide and the brand. Important Steps Before Using a Bug Bomb or Fogger Throwing, breaking up or digging ‘seed bombs’ (or balls) into areas in your garden that need a little brightening up is a perfect way of spending an afternoon! You will need: Fill the empty seed tub with flour and empty into another container. Add water and stir. Repeat until you have a gloopy mixture, i.e. glue! Dividing your plant every few years in this way will keep your bee balm healthy and full of blooms. Saving Seed

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There are plenty of varieties of bee balm to choose from, although most sold in large nurseries are a hybrid of popular species, bred to be more resistant to powdery mildew or for the color of their blooms. Some popular species are: Monarda fistulosa Monarda ‘Squaw’ Monarda punctate Monarda didyma ‘Raspberry Wine’ The flowers of bee balm have a sweet citrusy scent reminiscent of a bergamot orange. This is, of course, how they came to be called wild bergamot. People often (mistakenly) assume that it’s this plant that lends its flavor to Earl Grey tea. However, that comes from the oil of the bergamot orange rind. We’re supporting REWILDING BRITAIN. 10% of the sales profits from this product are donated to rewilding projects throughout Britain.

We’ve tried some of the more popular bee bombs available today and detailed a little bit about each of these producers and what makes them stand out from the crowd. What do bee bombs look like? However, open spaces will give the insects a chance to escape from the fumes and may make the treatment less effective overall. Timing is Important Now the bombs can be formed – perhaps each child would like to make their own? The mix just needs to be gently rolled in the hand to form a golf-ball sized ballSeed grenades are made from a starch-based biodegradable material, you can simply submerge the receptacle in water and throw it. The container acts as a germination medium for the seeds within. We were always busy. Whether it was pressing apples for homemade cider or trudging through the early spring snows of upstate NY to tap trees for maple syrup, there were always chores with each new season.