In this diploma paper we stated when different pollinting plants flower, specifically describing the plants that grow in my garden in Žetale, Slovenija. Our intention was to find suitable plants, which would provide the bees with enough food supply throughout the whole growing season. We observed the flowering process as well as the arrival of bees in order to understand when the flowering process in the observed garden actually begins, whether the bees come to collect the nectar and pollen and when their visits are the most frequent. We have found that throughout the growing season there are many pollinating perennials to choose from and that the selection can be expanded even further by planting different varieties of plants. The variety of different plant species will also contribute to a balanced diet of bees and other pollinators. Some plants are richer in nectar, where others possess a higher amount of pollen, both of which are necessary for the development of bees. Pollen is essential for the queen bee to brood. The nectar is later turned into honey by working bees. That is why it is important to plant flora that provide plenty of pollen and nectar in the early spring. This helps the bees to develop a strong family. Pollinating flower beds are also very important during the summer, when meadow plants and many species of pollinating plants and trees stop blooming.
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