Does anyone have a good vendor to buy wildflower seeds like sweet clover, birdfoot trefoil, vetch, etc. for seeding areas for nectar sources? I live in Canada, so a Canadian source would be preferred.
vetch and clover should easy to get at a farm supply/seed dealer. They're both used for cover and nitrogen fixing crops. plus clover makes good hay. Maybe your local what we call agriculture extension agents.
Thanks Forrest. Except I was wondering a good supplier. I live in the middle of the borreal forest and it would be at least 4+ hours to get to a town of significance, which would have agri-stuff. The easiest way for me is to find a vendor that you can order online.
Unfortunately I live remotely, which is very good because I do not have any mites on my bees. Mite free beekeeping still exists!
I get my clover, alfalfa, buckwheat and sweet clover from the feed and grain store. I have never, ever seen a bee on a birdsfoot trefoil!
What is a birdsfoot thangy? :?
It is a very low growing, tiny yellow flower commonly found in lawns and disturbed areas. I have seen it mentioned in several books on bee plants, but have never seen a bee on one!