“According to old wives’ tales, borage was sometimes

smuggled into the drink of prospective husbands

to give them the courage to propose marriage.”

– Mary Campbell, A Basket of Herbs

Borage is one of the very best bee plants. It’s an annual herb that prefers to be grown in full sun. The edible flowers have a delicate cucumber flavor and make a pretty garnish.

Its nickname is “bee’s bread” because of its nectar-rich blue flowers. It refills with nectar every two minutes, which is amazingly fast. No wonder bees love it!

Borage has been cultivated since the 15th century. In folklore, this lovely herb was thought to bring courage to the heart.

Whether in a border or in an herb garden, borage is a gift of love to your bees!

P.S. Borage is also deer-resistant!