MCBA Consignment Rules and Pricing2018 Montgomery County Agricultural Fair Any MCBA, Inc. member in good standing may consign honey or hive products for sale at the fair. All suppliers must contact Jim Fraser (marylandhoneycompany2011@gmail.com) by August, 6th to prearrange for Read More …
Events JUNE 3, 2017 SUMMER BARBECUE will be at Brookside Nature Center on Sat. June 3 from 11AM to 4PM. JUNE 14, 2017 MCBA MONTHLY MEETING, 7pm – 9pm at Brookside Nature Center July 31 – August 4 ANNUAL EAS Read More …
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Pussy Willow, Goat Willow – Salix caprea Large shrub/small tree, 10-20’ tall and wide. Blooms in March. 2 star nectar, 4 star pollen source for honey bees. Bumble, mining and sweat bees; wasps, syrphid and tachinid flies also visit the Read More …
Mahonia – Mahonia speciesWe start off 2016 with one of my favorite evergreen shrubs for early nectar and pollen sources. Two species of Mahonia are commonly grown in our area – the native, Mahonia aquifolium and the non-native Mahonia bealei. Read More …
Oakleaf Hydrangea – Hydrangea quercifoliaOakleaf hydrangea is one of my favorite plants! This beautiful native shrub has a full, rounded shape. The oak-like leaves start out dark green and turn a rich red to burgundy in the fall. Older stems Read More …
