Last year I purchased both Mason Bees and Leaf Cutter Bees from Crown Bees. The Mason Bees didn't stick around long although I still have a few. The Leaf Cutter Bees were a good success. You have to remove the nesting material and store it over winter in a constant, cool temperature. Mine stayed with my Dahlia tubers. When the temperatures reach a consistent 70F the new bees should emerge. I began to see some activity last week. Today it looks like everyone is out and beginning to nest and lay eggs. My little bee chalet is a hive of activity.
Their favorite hang out right now is the Queen Anne's Lace (below)
Tomatoes are self pollinators so we don't need the bees for that. The Carbon plant is beginning to set fruit. It is surprising each year to see which plant produces first. It seems to be different every year.
We will need the bees for the Cucumbers. They will be flowering soon.
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