What are the best plants to attract bees to my garden?
It varies with the region and with the season. “The Complete Guide to Beekeeping” by Roger A. Morse lists the “major honey plants” as: Alfalfa, Aster, Basswood, Buckwheat, Clover, Goldenrod, Locust, Orange, Raspberry, Tulip Tree, and Wild Thyme. Morse adds that there are two hundred or more “minor honey plants” as well. A good bet is to talk with your local agricultural agent to learn which plants do the best job of attracting pollinators in your area.
