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Offline Kathi

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Meadowsweet
« on: August 08, 2017, 07:56:05 am »
Hi,

Just a general question on Meadowsweet which is abundant in my area right now.  Does anyone have any experience with it as a nectar and/or pollen source?  My bees have a preference for it and I'm wondering what to expect.  Thanks, Kathi

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Re: Meadowsweet
« Reply #1 on: August 08, 2017, 10:25:46 am »
 :welcome:  Welcome to the forum Kathi!  Sorry, I don't have a clue about meadowsweet, but wanted to  welcome you anyway.   :welcome:
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Re: Meadowsweet
« Reply #2 on: August 08, 2017, 10:27:44 am »
Yes, welcome. We'll let the local to your area folks answer that one.

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Re: Meadowsweet
« Reply #3 on: August 08, 2017, 04:26:19 pm »
Welcome from me as well, glad you found us. :welcome:
Not too sure about Meadowsweet myself, but if the bees like it I'm happy.
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Re: Meadowsweet
« Reply #4 on: August 09, 2017, 05:26:57 pm »
Welcome, Kathi!
The only info I could find on Meadowsweet it that originates in Europe, it's naturalized here, and honey bees utilize the nectar and pollen.  I also found that this herb has a lot of medicinal properties, which is one of the reasons Europeans brought it with them when they migrated to North America.   Not exactly the information you were looking for, so I hope someone near you adds to the discussion.

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Re: Meadowsweet
« Reply #5 on: August 11, 2017, 07:14:21 am »
Thanks everyone for the welcome!  And for the info about Meadowsweet.  Kathi