🐝 Carpenter Bees: Nature's Buzz Pollinators 🥭🍆 In the garden, carpenter bees are more than just visitors – they’re essential workers! 💪🐝 Their unique ability to **buzz pollinate** makes them invaluable for fertilizing this season’s guava crops and other veggies. **What is Buzz Pollination?** Carpenter bees use their powerful flight muscles to vibrate flowers, shaking loose sticky pollen that other pollinators might miss. This technique is crucial for plants like: 🌸 **Guavas** 🌸 **Tomatoes** 🌸 **Eggplants** 🌸 **Chillies** **Why They're Valuable:** 1️⃣ **Increased Yield:** By ensuring thorough pollination, carpenter bees boost fruit and seed production. 2️⃣ **Hard-to-Reach Pollen:** Their buzz technique makes them indispensable for crops with tight or complex flowers. 3️⃣ **Biodiversity Champions:** These gentle giants support the overall health of our garden ecosystem. While their occasional drilling into wood may seem like a nuisance, carpenter bees are worth welcoming into your garden for their pollination prowess. 🐝💛 Consider planting **native flowering shrubs** or adding a simple bee house to encourage them to stick around. Have you spotted any buzzing carpenters in your garden lately? Let me know how they’re helping your crops thrive! 🌱✨ #CompanionPlantSeedCo #CarpenterBees #BuzzPollination #GuavaSeason #HeirloomGarden #UrbanFarming
Spotted a mature Tailed Emperor butterfly caterpillar in the garden this afternoon! 🌿🐛 With its vibrant green body, little horns, and unique markings, it's such a cool find! These caterpillars blend right in with the leaves as they munch away, supporting a healthy, thriving garden ecosystem. Can’t wait to see it transform into a beautiful butterfly! 🦋💚#TailedEmperor #ButterflyGarden #GardenEcosystem #WildlifeInTheGarden #NatureDiscovery #GardenLife #BackyardBiodiversity #Butterfly #CompanionPlantSeedCo #plantsforpollinators
A beautiful king parrot enjoyed a morning snack of his favorites—maturing sunflower seeds 🌻 and tomatoes 🍅—in our backyard today. We love growing a little extra each season to support the local wildlife ecosystem 🐦🌱. By planting more sunflowers, tomatoes, and other fruiting plants, we’re able to offer a natural food source for birds, insects, and other wildlife that visit our garden. It’s a simple way to create a sanctuary where wildlife and plants thrive together 💚🌿.#WildlifeGarden #BackyardEcosystem #GrowForNature #KingParrot #SustainableGardening #SunflowerSeason
Mulberry Heaven… what are you making with all your berry’s? #foodforest #springgarden #homegrown #urbanfarming #CompanionPlantSeedCo
🍅🌿Homemade Tomato Sauce Recipe🌿🍅
Today, I'm excited to share how I made delicious tomato sauce right from my backyard garden! Using fresh, homegrown cherry tomatoes from my Camp Joy plants, I created a rich and flavorful sauce that's perfect for pasta, pizzas, or dipping.
**Ingredients:**
- 3.6 kg whole cherry tomatoes (Camp Joy)
- 850 g white sugar
- 100 g salt
- 2.5 cups white vinegar
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 4 medium onions, chopped
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Tomatoes:**mWash and remove any stems from the cherry tomatoes. You can leave them whole as they will break down during cooking.
2. Cooking the Sauce:*m
- In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, combine the cherry tomatoes and chopped onions.
- Stir in the white sugar, salt, white vinegar, and cayenne pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.
3. Simmering:
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer uncovered. Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking and prevent burning.
- Simmer for about 1-2 hours, or until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency. Stir more frequently as it thickens to prevent sticking.
4. Blending (Optional):
- For a smoother texture, you can use an immersion blender or transfer the sauce in batches to a blender. Be cautious with hot liquids.
5. Final Touches:
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. You can add more salt, sugar, or cayenne pepper according to your preference.
- Let the sauce cool completely before storing it in sterilized jars or bottles.
**Enjoy your homemade tomato sauce bursting with the flavors of your own garden! It's a satisfying way to preserve the goodness of tomatoes for year-round enjoyment. 🌞
🌼🐝 Today was a sweet moment in our garden! Our young one discovered a bee hard at work pollinating our vetch. Watching them get right into each flower, pollinating so diligently, was truly magical. It's these little moments that remind us of nature's beautiful dance and the importance of these tiny pollinators in our ecosystem. 🍃💚 #GardenJoys #NatureWonder #Pollinators #companionplantseedco
Hi everyone,I recently captured some yellow ladybug larvae in my garden, showcasing the incredible job they do at consuming mildew. 🌿🐞 These natural helpers thrive when we cultivate a healthy, balanced ecosystem without relying on synthetic sprays. 🌱✨ Nature truly steps in when we give it the chance! #OrganicGardening #EcoFriendly #NaturalPestControl #GardenHelpers #SustainableLiving #companionplantseedco #urbangardeninglife #heirloomseeds
🦋🌿 Today, a stunning monarch butterfly visited our fennel plant, adding a touch of magic to our garden.Monarchs are vital pollinators, helping plants reproduce as they move from flower to flower. Their presence indicates a healthy ecosystem and offers educational opportunities about nature and conservation. Plus, their vibrant colors enhance the garden's beauty.By growing fennel and other butterfly-friendly plants, we support these important insects and enjoy their captivating presence. 🌸🌼 #companionplantseedco #urbangardeninglife #heirloomseeds #monarchbutterflies
Native Bees Love Nasturtiums: A Winter Delight Nasturtiums aren't just a gardener's favorite for their vibrant colors and easy care – they're also a magnet for native bees, especially during winter months. These cheerful, edible flowers are incredibly easy to grow, making them a perfect addition to any garden looking to support local pollinators. Why Nasturtiums?Nasturtiums offer more than just aesthetic appeal. Their bright blooms and rounded leaves provide a haven for native bees seeking shelter and sustenance during the cooler seasons. Unlike some flowers that may struggle in colder climates, nasturtiums thrive in moderate temperatures, ensuring a steady supply of nectar and pollen for bees throughout winter. Easy to Grow, Easy to Attract Bees One of the greatest appeals of nasturtiums is their low-maintenance nature. They flourish in well-drained soil and full sun, requiring minimal fuss once established. Whether in containers, hanging baskets, or garden beds, nasturtiums are versatile and resilient, making them accessible even to novice gardeners. A Winter Bee Oasis As other blooms fade with the onset of winter, nasturtiums continue to bloom, providing a vital food source for native bees. Their trumpet-shaped flowers and sweet nectar attract a variety of bees, including solitary species crucial for pollination across diverse plant species. Supporting Local Ecosystems. By cultivating nasturtiums, gardeners contribute to the preservation of local biodiversity. Native bees, essential pollinators for both wildflowers and crops, rely on diverse sources of pollen and nectar throughout the year. Nasturtiums play a pivotal role in sustaining these crucial populations, ensuring a vibrant and healthy ecosystem. Join the Buzz. Whether you're an experienced gardener or just starting out, consider adding nasturtiums to your garden this winter. Not only will you be treated to a spectacle of color and foliage, but you'll also play a vital role in nurturing local bee populat
Creating herb salt from homegrown produce at our 🌿 beautiful urban Micro-Regen farm in SEQLD. Companion Plant SeedCo, a local producer, offers Heritage Heirloom seeds 🌱 grown organically in the stunning mountain region of North Burnett 🏞️. #UrbanFarming #MicroRegen #HerbSalt #Homegrown #SEQLD #CompanionPlanting #OrganicFarming #HeirloomSeeds #MountainLife #LocalProduce #SustainableLiving #companionplantseedco
