Has anyone here ever kept bees, raised vanilla orchids, morel mushrooms or saffron?

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I have these in my garden and expect to see them some time next month. I also have both wild and planted orchids and so far they are all worry free plants. I also have many perennials that are intended to attract both bees and butterflies and they do a fine job. Bee keeping is not on my DIY list.

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