![]() The only way to grow it is from a plant division. Make sure you plant it in an out-of-the-way spot.Īpple mint, like all mints, won’t come true to seed. We planted a big patch on the far side of the pond, and it takes over more land every year. Mints of all sorts are known to grow out of control, and in my experience apple mint is more invasive than most. One of my favorites to plant for the bees is called “Apple Mint.” It produces large flower spikes that the bees swarm all over in the fall, and it’s the perfect plant for an out-of-the-way untended area. Some varieties of mint are better at producing flowers than others. Thyme is one of the main ingredients in Yogi Tea’s “ Breath Deep Blend” to help support respiratory health. ![]() Thyme tea with a bit of lemon and honey clears me up in minutes. Thyme blooms are an excellent nectar source, providing enough food to produce 150 pounds of honey per acre.įor your own health, thyme can treat bacterial and fungal infections, and it’s my go-to treatment for coughs and congestion. Apiguard, which is made from thyme, is 95% effective for treating some of the biggest killers of honeybee hives (varroa mites, tracheal mites, and chalkbrood). Most natural beekeepers are already familiar with using thyme within the hive. Specifically, the essential oils of thyme and mint are commonly used (and effective!) treatments for varroa mites.īy planting a medicinal herb garden, you have the opportunity to not only strengthen your health, while at the same time improving the health of your local pollinator population. There is some evidence that anti-microbial and anti-fungal herbs can help prevent disease within hives. What if the bees could gather their own medicine? Could that lead to more resilient hives? Organic beekeeping methods often involve using herbs to help repel mites and pests within beehives. ![]() Let’s face it, the bees need all the help they can get these days. ![]()
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