Heirloom plants, often referred to as ‘heritage plants,’ are used for food and are grown for non-commercial purposes. They are direct descendants of old varieties and are usually handed down or gifted. These plants are usually cultivated in isolated groups.
Heirloom plants have been tried and tested as a method to attract bees to gardens – they’re an age-old method of catching any bee’s attention, and this method continues to work. Several of our ancestors who had an interest in gardening have planted these varieties in their days, but it might be tricky getting your hands on a rare and genuine selection in the modern day.
You can reach out to organizations such as Seed Savers Exchange (US) and Plants of Distinction (UK) to ask for heirloom plants. A quick online search may also show similar organizations run by local planters and farmers in your area, who can also provide gardening tips. These organizations carry unique heirloom vegetable seeds that would become interesting plant additions to your garden.
One reason solitary bees love heirloom plants is that they are usually ‘single blossom’ plants with nectarine linings that bees find easy to navigate, making pollination a lot easier. Organic varieties such as rainbow carrots, Brandywine pink tomatoes, Big Jim peppers, and Yellow Pear tomatoes will be safe.
Heirloom plants are a known bee favorite, and growing the right plants in your garden, including some heirlooms, could guarantee the attention of bees.
Plants that flower, especially native varieties, should be easy for you to get your hands on. Simply ask for those grown in your particular region. Native flowering plants won’t be difficult to grow either at your location because of their suitability to the local climatic and geographical conditions.
Honey bees love a variety of flower species because they are flat, open, and tubular in structure. Therefore, The flower shapes make it easy for bees to enter and ensure that pollen brushes on their bodies. They also have bright colors and exotic scents, which are particularly appealing to the honey bee. They love purple, blue, and yellow flowers the most.
It won’t be difficult to find or grow flowering plant species because they can thrive in most living conditions. You can check out the local nursery to see what varieties are available. A website such as Native Plant Finder could be a useful guide in figuring out which flowering plants native to your region perfect for attracting pollinators.
Great options for some of the best flowers that attract bees include:
Bees indeed love sweet nectar, but they’re suckers for mint too! It does not matter which variety of mint it is: catnip, apple mint, chocolate mint, spearmint, or even peppermint – bees love them all. You don’t want to go overboard with mint, so plant them around your flowering species. You'll also taste the difference if you’re lucky enough to have local honey bees.
Another good reason to grow these bee plants is that they’re fairly easy to maintain. They’re also a multi-purpose culinary herb, meaning you can use them for cooking purposes.
This aromatic herb can be used to add flavor to several beverages and pack a punch in dessert recipes. Don’t shy away from growing mint varieties (even lemon balm, which technically falls in the mint family) because of the benefits they hold for both you and your bees!
Apart from mint, other herb varieties such as borage, thyme, and rosemary deserve a mention of their own. Rosemary is a bee favorite because of the differently colored flowers it has to offer in the spring season. There are several different types of rosemary herbs, all attracting bees equally well.
Certain vegetable species produce different male and female flowers that bees can help pollinate when they come to gather nectar. This is true for vegetables like pumpkins, melons, squashes, and cucumbers which develop long vines as they grow, sprouting flowers as they do so that bees can be drawn to them for pollination.
Bees also enjoy flowers produced by vegetables such as onions, cauliflower, and chives. You could maintain a vegetable garden that is also bee-friendly, one in which you can grow regular kitchen-use greens.
Bees enjoy the flowers of almost every fruit tree because of the steady supply of nectar that they have to offer. Choose fruit trees that produce a lot of flowers, and have variety in fruit trees as well.
For the summer, apple and cherry trees make for a big hit with bees because of the large colorful blossoms. In fall, you can grow plum and peach trees that bloom later but are attractive to your little bee friends.
No list of bee favorites is complete without the mention of the iconic calendula flower. The flower is noticeable from afar due to its vivid orange and yellow appearance, making it more attractive to bees.
It produces nectar and pollen, which interests bees and gives off a good scent. Plus, it’s great for your garden’s aesthetics because the plant is quite appealing. Additionally, calendula is a very low-maintenance plant, and while it enjoys mild climates the most, it will also go through some harsh winters.
The plant will also grow itself because it is a self-seeding variety – so you don’t have to worry about growing bunches every season.
For a long time, homeopathic medicine has used Calendula, and it has pharmaceutical properties as well. This edible plant makes calendula tea, calendula shortbread cookies, and calendula cupcake sprinkles. Planting these in your bee-friendly garden can yield benefits for both of you.
The Tropical Beach House is located right on the beach in Thiranagama, one of the largest and most beautiful bays in south west Sri Lanka, just past the popular resort of Hikkaduwa.
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4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8
Direct Beach Access
In-House Cook Available
Air-Conditioned Bedrooms
Large Shaded Veranda
Plunge Pool
Free WIFI
"I'm making a photo book right now of our holiday pictures. We had a wonderful time in the tropical beach house! We liked the house, the services and the garden a lot. We had such a pleasant time in your house and that's what we will tell our friends!" BL 2013
"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and loved Hikkaduwa. The beach house apartment was great with beautiful views, and the location was perfect. Overall, we loved the beach house and Mahinda and Chandana were really helpful. We would definitely stay again and are actually thinking of coming again in April." TD Dec 12
Description
The Tropical Beach House at Hikkaduwa provides you with a very comfortable base from where you can enjoy everything that the area has to offer, such as surfing, diving, snorkelling, fishing or just basking on the beach in Sri Lankan sunshine.
For the duration of your holiday in Hikkaduwa, the villa's staff will be on hand to clean as often as you wish and attend to your every need. They will happily arrange local tours, Ayurvedic massages, diving trips, BBQs, meals to be prepared and anything else you can suggest.
The Tropical Beach House can accommodate a party of up to 8 people in 4 bedrooms (with 3 double beds and 2 twin beds). Bed linen and towels are provided and there is a cot if necessary. WiFi internet access is available throughout the beach house complex.
The ground floor of the Tropical Beach House, has two air-conditioned en-suite bedrooms - one king-size double and one with twin beds - a dining room and a fully-appointed kitchen. In front of the beach house is a private beachfront garden, a very large shaded veranda and an outdoor plunge pool for when you fancy a cooling break from the tropical heat.
The whole upper floor of the Tropical Beach House is a self-contained studio apartment, featuring beautiful direct ocean views through large sliding glass doors, which lead out onto a large shaded balcony. It comes complete with air-conditioning, a fully-equipped kitchenette, dining table, king-size 4-poster bed and an en-suite bathroom with hot-water shower.
The Cabana in the tropical side garden is an air-conditioned bungalow and comes complete with a fully equipped kitchenette, an en-suite bathroom with a hot-water shower and a shaded veranda. The cabana has a double bed.
The property is normally rented as a whole or at a 20% discount, if guests do not require the Cabana and are prepared for that to be rented separately.
Notes
1. Price guide at high/peak times for indicative purposes only please contact us for a specific quote.
2. Prices quoted per night are usually for one room based on 2 people sharing and breakfast is also often included
3. Prices per week are for entire property on a self-catering basis. Extra days are charged at 1/7 th of the weekly rate.
4. All properties are fully equipped, including bath towels and bed linen.
5. Whilst every effort is made to keep details up to date individual owners may make alterations and improvements as they see fit. Clients are advised to seek confirmation for specific aspects that are particularly important to them.
6. All bookings made with Fleewinter are fully bonded under a UK Government approved scheme managed by ABTA. Our ABTA membership is Y6156 and more info can be found at www.abta.com or by calling (UK) 020 3117 0599.
Monday 06 January 2020
Code number TBHH012020
The Tropical Beach House is located right on the beach in Thiranagama, one of the largest and most beautiful bays in south west Sri Lanka, just past the popular resort of Hikkaduwa.
Send Email Enquiry
Call (UK) 0207 112 0019
Print Property Details
0
4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8
Direct Beach Access
In-House Cook Available
Air-Conditioned Bedrooms
Large Shaded Veranda
Plunge Pool
Free WIFI
"I'm making a photo book right now of our holiday pictures. We had a wonderful time in the tropical beach house! We liked the house, the services and the garden a lot. We had such a pleasant time in your house and that's what we will tell our friends!" BL 2013
"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and loved Hikkaduwa. The beach house apartment was great with beautiful views, and the location was perfect. Overall, we loved the beach house and Mahinda and Chandana were really helpful. We would definitely stay again and are actually thinking of coming again in April." TD Dec 12
Description
The Tropical Beach House at Hikkaduwa provides you with a very comfortable base from where you can enjoy everything that the area has to offer, such as surfing, diving, snorkelling, fishing or just basking on the beach in Sri Lankan sunshine.
For the duration of your holiday in Hikkaduwa, the villa's staff will be on hand to clean as often as you wish and attend to your every need. They will happily arrange local tours, Ayurvedic massages, diving trips, BBQs, meals to be prepared and anything else you can suggest.
The Tropical Beach House can accommodate a party of up to 8 people in 4 bedrooms (with 3 double beds and 2 twin beds). Bed linen and towels are provided and there is a cot if necessary. WiFi internet access is available throughout the beach house complex.
The ground floor of the Tropical Beach House, has two air-conditioned en-suite bedrooms - one king-size double and one with twin beds - a dining room and a fully-appointed kitchen. In front of the beach house is a private beachfront garden, a very large shaded veranda and an outdoor plunge pool for when you fancy a cooling break from the tropical heat.
The whole upper floor of the Tropical Beach House is a self-contained studio apartment, featuring beautiful direct ocean views through large sliding glass doors, which lead out onto a large shaded balcony. It comes complete with air-conditioning, a fully-equipped kitchenette, dining table, king-size 4-poster bed and an en-suite bathroom with hot-water shower.
The Cabana in the tropical side garden is an air-conditioned bungalow and comes complete with a fully equipped kitchenette, an en-suite bathroom with a hot-water shower and a shaded veranda. The cabana has a double bed.
The property is normally rented as a whole or at a 20% discount, if guests do not require the Cabana and are prepared for that to be rented separately.
Notes
1. Price guide at high/peak times for indicative purposes only please contact us for a specific quote.
2. Prices quoted per night are usually for one room based on 2 people sharing and breakfast is also often included
3. Prices per week are for entire property on a self-catering basis. Extra days are charged at 1/7 th of the weekly rate.
4. All properties are fully equipped, including bath towels and bed linen.
5. Whilst every effort is made to keep details up to date individual owners may make alterations and improvements as they see fit. Clients are advised to seek confirmation for specific aspects that are particularly important to them.
6. All bookings made with Fleewinter are fully bonded under a UK Government approved scheme managed by ABTA. Our ABTA membership is Y6156 and more info can be found at www.abta.com or by calling (UK) 020 3117 0599.
Monday 06 January 2020
Code number TBHH012020
The Tropical Beach House is located right on the beach in Thiranagama, one of the largest and most beautiful bays in south west Sri Lanka, just past the popular resort of Hikkaduwa.
Send Email Enquiry
Call (UK) 0207 112 0019
Print Property Details
0
4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8
Direct Beach Access
In-House Cook Available
Air-Conditioned Bedrooms
Large Shaded Veranda
Plunge Pool
Free WIFI
"I'm making a photo book right now of our holiday pictures. We had a wonderful time in the tropical beach house! We liked the house, the services and the garden a lot. We had such a pleasant time in your house and that's what we will tell our friends!" BL 2013
"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and loved Hikkaduwa. The beach house apartment was great with beautiful views, and the location was perfect. Overall, we loved the beach house and Mahinda and Chandana were really helpful. We would definitely stay again and are actually thinking of coming again in April." TD Dec 12
Description
The Tropical Beach House at Hikkaduwa provides you with a very comfortable base from where you can enjoy everything that the area has to offer, such as surfing, diving, snorkelling, fishing or just basking on the beach in Sri Lankan sunshine.
For the duration of your holiday in Hikkaduwa, the villa's staff will be on hand to clean as often as you wish and attend to your every need. They will happily arrange local tours, Ayurvedic massages, diving trips, BBQs, meals to be prepared and anything else you can suggest.
The Tropical Beach House can accommodate a party of up to 8 people in 4 bedrooms (with 3 double beds and 2 twin beds). Bed linen and towels are provided and there is a cot if necessary. WiFi internet access is available throughout the beach house complex.
The ground floor of the Tropical Beach House, has two air-conditioned en-suite bedrooms - one king-size double and one with twin beds - a dining room and a fully-appointed kitchen. In front of the beach house is a private beachfront garden, a very large shaded veranda and an outdoor plunge pool for when you fancy a cooling break from the tropical heat.
The whole upper floor of the Tropical Beach House is a self-contained studio apartment, featuring beautiful direct ocean views through large sliding glass doors, which lead out onto a large shaded balcony. It comes complete with air-conditioning, a fully-equipped kitchenette, dining table, king-size 4-poster bed and an en-suite bathroom with hot-water shower.
The Cabana in the tropical side garden is an air-conditioned bungalow and comes complete with a fully equipped kitchenette, an en-suite bathroom with a hot-water shower and a shaded veranda. The cabana has a double bed.
The property is normally rented as a whole or at a 20% discount, if guests do not require the Cabana and are prepared for that to be rented separately.
Notes
1. Price guide at high/peak times for indicative purposes only please contact us for a specific quote.
2. Prices quoted per night are usually for one room based on 2 people sharing and breakfast is also often included
3. Prices per week are for entire property on a self-catering basis. Extra days are charged at 1/7 th of the weekly rate.
4. All properties are fully equipped, including bath towels and bed linen.
5. Whilst every effort is made to keep details up to date individual owners may make alterations and improvements as they see fit. Clients are advised to seek confirmation for specific aspects that are particularly important to them.
6. All bookings made with Fleewinter are fully bonded under a UK Government approved scheme managed by ABTA. Our ABTA membership is Y6156 and more info can be found at www.abta.com or by calling (UK) 020 3117 0599.
Monday 06 January 2020
Code number TBHH012020
Aeonium canariense is a species of flowering plant in the family Crassulaceae. It is endemic to the island of Tenerife in the Canary Islands, where it grows on dry slopes and cliffs in the north of the island from sea level to about 1300m. #KachPedia
Aeonium canariense হল Crassulaceae পরিবারের একটি প্রজাতির ফুলের উদ্ভিদ। এটি ক্যানারি দ্বীপপুঞ্জের টেনেরিফ দ্বীপে স্থানীয়, যেখানে এটি উত্তরে শুষ্ক ঢাল এবং পাহাড়ে জন্মে।
Monday 08 January 2024
Code number DSDSFSFSCS
Rubber plantation
Plants Laltila May 2024
Trees Lal tila May 2024 Kachpedia
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Friday 03 May 2024
Code number PLANTSLALT
This variety is a shiny ochre in colour and has deep red seeds in it. It is usually big in size. If cultivated properly, each sapling of this variety can bear up to 30-40 kgs of fruit. It is suitable to grow in Maharashtra and Rajasthan.
G137, a clone selected from the variety Ganesh, had heavier fruits (289.9 g) and seeds (219.4 g), more juice (88.7%), less acidity and more reducing sugars (12.38%) than its parent. The fruits of G137 kept well and were yellowish-pink and smooth surfaced.
It is a small to medium size growing deciduous subtropical tree. It is considered to be highly drought tolerant fruit plant & have high demand in summer month. The Pomegranate fruit is about 5-12cm in diameter, it is red, round and looks like a red apple.
