<html><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html charset=us-ascii"></head><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; ">Let's remember that the plant species that attract bees in Europe,<div>are not likely the same in the United States. </div><div><br></div><div>Native bee populations were thriving long before Europeans (also my ancestors) came to</div><div>North America and long before lavenders were planted in our gardens.</div><div><br></div><div>One size does not fit all and each region of the United States is likely</div><div>to enjoy a unique suite of bee-attacting plants appropriate for gardens.</div><div><br></div><div>We still have a lot to learn,</div><div>Bonnie L. Harper-Lore</div><div>Restoration Ecologist</div><div><br></div><div><br><div><div>On Oct 18, 2013, at 8:40 AM, <a href="mailto:LadAdams@aol.com">LadAdams@aol.com</a> wrote:</div><br class="Apple-interchange-newline"><blockquote type="cite">
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