The GV Tribune (Grandview, Tex.), Vol. 118, No. 2, Ed. 1 Friday, January 11, 2013 Page: 6 of 10
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duction of countless food sources. Honey
bees have long been known to be in decline
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only exacerbates concerns over future food
production, as bees are responsible for polli-
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plants from fruits and vegetables to coffee
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The GYA hosted the 5th and 6th grade girls basketball leagues with
a warm up tournament this past weekend in Grandview. In the girls
division, Magic, coached by Janet Smith and Misty Mayse went
undefeated to secure first place. The 3rd and 4th grade girls team
Blue Swish, coached by Jeff Hudson, took first at Alvarado. In the
boys division the 5th and 6th grade team Top Guns, coached by
Jeremy Boyd, took third place at Venus and the 3rd and 4th grade
team Wild, coached by Derrick Dycus, took second place at
Maypearl. Congratulations to all the teams as we head into a great
season of GYA basketball.
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cause for alarm as scientists scramble to fig- Moths, wasps, bumble bees, honey bees and
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Suggestions for yard plantings: plant greater good as well as being an obvious
sedum. Sedum is a perennial flowering plant help to the local environment. Putting home
that blooms in late summer and early fall, grown vegetables on the table is a bonus!
This is a time when nectar is becoming Plan now for spring 2013. Map your spring
scarce so you can count on honey bees plantings now! By Lisa Hill
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duction of fruits, vegetables and all flower- flowers. Sedum is an easy plant to grow; it is
ing plants and trees. drought tolerant and likes full sun. The only
There is a fungus problem affecting polli- work you may have to do is to stake the
nators called Nosema bombi. Nosema plant if the flower heads become too large
bombi is a microsporidian. It is a small, uni- and heavy. Sedum is hardy in this area. It
cellular parasite recently reclassified as a will freeze back, but come spring, the roots
fungus that mainly affects bumble bees. The will regenerate a beautiful, healthy new
parasite infects numerous types of bees at plant. Always water it well before the first
variable rates and has been found to have a freeze as this will help insulate the root sys-
range of harmful effects on its hosts. While tern from extreme temperatures.
a correlation between the Nosema bombi It isn't difficult to make your yard, garden
fungus infection and the declining bumble or even patio space a haven for beneficial
bee populations was discovered, the culprit bees. You'll be helping these important
isn't clearly defined. insects, as well as bringing more nature to
The bees join other pollinating insects that your back door.
have been suffering increasing declines The greater the plant diversity, the more
since the end of the 20th century including bees and other wildlife your garden will
moths and hoverflies. PBS.org published a attract and support. Always try to choose as
similar story citing findings that mirror other many native plants as possible and consult
studies examining bee declines around the with local nursery staff or other experts to
world, with everything from increasing city find vegetation that will thrive in our zone,
development to pesticide use suggested as Remember, the more bees you attract, the
contributing causes. more your garden will thrive and prosper
There are many things a property owner because most vegetables and flowers require
can do to attract and promote pollinators in pollination to grow and multiply.
their living space. Whether you want to Here is a partial list of more tried-and-true
attract honey bees for conservation purpos- bee attractors perfect for your yard or gar-
es, pollination, or to keep them to produce den:
honey, there is no shortage of flowering Annuals: asters, clover, marigolds, pop-
plants and trees that will attract bees into pies, sunflowers, zinnias.
your garden. Honey bees are endangered in Perennials: buttercups, clematis, cosmos,
the United States. There are a number of crocuses, dahlias, echinacea, foxglove, gera-
threats to honey bees survival including loss niums, hollyhocks, hyacinth, iris and roses
of habitat, pesticides, and most significantly, Fruits & Veggies: blackberries, blackeyed
parasites. Providing a safe habitat for honey peas, dewberries, cantaloupe, cucumbers,
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