tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7073336228735412825.post8657035416789160633..comments2024-03-18T09:07:24.680-07:00Comments on The Farmer Fred® Rant: Plants To Attract The PollinatorsFred Hoffmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00501190876515519882noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7073336228735412825.post-51710667114253970392011-01-11T16:10:11.865-08:002011-01-11T16:10:11.865-08:00Excellent list sir! I inadvertently planted a numb...Excellent list sir! I inadvertently planted a number of bee-friendly perennials last year and was delighted to see our Hello Kitty colony adoring each and every one of them. Perhaps it's one reason why my colony appears to be surving the winter OK? I do appreciate the other suggestions though -- and will add a few to the side yards this year.Bill Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11816389236294882066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7073336228735412825.post-74882720107605019982011-01-10T18:10:32.355-08:002011-01-10T18:10:32.355-08:00Susan, yes, we were talking about that topic on th...Susan, yes, we were talking about that topic on the radio yesterday, "heirlooms vs. hybrids". Here's a link to a previous blog post that talks about the superiority of heirloom nutrition. It has links to the study:<br />http://farmerfredrant.blogspot.com/2010/10/heirloom-vegetables-are-better-for-you.htmlFred Hoffmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00501190876515519882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7073336228735412825.post-81103816760480849002011-01-10T14:00:26.398-08:002011-01-10T14:00:26.398-08:00Can you provide more info about hybrids having the...Can you provide more info about hybrids having the "good stuff" bred out - or recommend a site for more info?Susan Krzywickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11734833252007456199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7073336228735412825.post-55704566084994367682011-01-10T05:02:04.710-08:002011-01-10T05:02:04.710-08:00great tip on lettingthe flower heads remain to att...great tip on lettingthe flower heads remain to attract the pollinators!Greg Draisshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08939680032016280581noreply@blogger.com