GreenPeace.org<\/a>, bees pollinate human food crops that make up about 90% of the world’s nutrition.<\/p>\nGiven their importance in our ecosystem and food supply, I feel it is important to note that growing lavender is bee-friendly.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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