Wildflowers

[ApisM]

Does anyone have a good vendor to buy wildflower seeds like sweet clover, birdfoot trefoil, vetch, etc. for seeding areas for nectar sources?  I live in Canada, so a Canadian source would be preferred.

[forrestcav]

vetch and clover should easy to get at a farm supply/seed dealer. They're both used for cover and nitrogen fixing crops. plus clover makes good hay. Maybe your local what we call agriculture extension agents.

[ApisM]

Thanks Forrest.  Except I was wondering a good supplier.  I live in the middle of the borreal forest and it would be at least 4+ hours to get to a town of significance, which would have agri-stuff.  The easiest way for me is to find a vendor that you can order online.

Unfortunately I live remotely, which is very good because I do not have any mites on my bees.  Mite free beekeeping still exists!

[gardeningfireman]

I get my clover, alfalfa, buckwheat and sweet clover from the feed and grain store. I have never, ever seen a bee on a birdsfoot trefoil!

[carlfaba10t]

 What is a birdsfoot thangy? :?

[gardeningfireman]

It is a very low growing, tiny yellow flower commonly found in lawns and disturbed areas. I have seen it mentioned in several books on bee plants, but have never seen a bee on one!