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[Darcel Eddins]

Honeybee-Friendly Landscapes:

A presentation at the Botanical Gardens at Asheville

Asheville – Master Gardener Diane Almond, a member of the Buncombe County

Beekeepers Chapter, will discuss the importance of bees in the landscape and as part of

the food chain on Sunday March 16 from 2-3:30 p.m. at the Botanical Gardens at

Asheville.

"This is an extremely timely topic because much has been written and broadcast

about honeybees because of the Colony Collapse Disorder crisis and potential pollination

crisis," said Almond. "But much of the information has been sensationalized or just plain

wrong."

Almond's presentation will include handouts and a question and answer session.

She'll focus on the following:

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The current status of the honeybee including a brief update on Colony Collapse

Disorder and Africanized bees;

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The crucial role of the honeybee as the most vital pollinator for human food needs

worldwide;

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Practical suggestions for gardeners, landscapers, and the general public on how to

help the honeybees;

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A look at honeybee plants with a brief explanation of where and when our WNC

honey comes from (largely from trees), but also from ground covers and herbs to

hardy perennials, shrubs and trees.

The Botanical Gardens at Asheville is a non-profit 10-acre public garden dedicated to

the study and promotion of the native plants and habitats of the Southern Appalachians.

The cost is $5 for Botanical Garden members and $7 for non-members. Please

call to pre-register at 828-252-5190 or email us at bgar...@bellsouth.net. The

Botanical Gardens at Asheville is located at 151 W.T. Weaver Boulevard, Asheville,

28804