Buckwheat in Full Bloom

The buckwheat that I planted has really enjoyed the rain and hot weather.  The plants are 5 feet tall and in full bloom.  It's quite pleasant to look out the window and see a field of white flowers.  I was worried that the aroma from the flowers would be overwhelming, considering how many there are, but they are not at all.  There is a faint fresh smell around the field, but that is it.

Field of Buckwheat

The other day I went down to pick some zucchini, which I planted at the corner of the field, and was amazed at the amount of insect activity.  I didn't realize that there would be as many pollinators attracted to this field, which is only growing buckwheat as green manure for the garlic crop.  Bumblebees, what looked like two distinct types of honey bees, butterflies, and all sorts of other flower loving insects were happily feasting on the pollen of these little flowers.  We are quite pleased with the side effect of helping the local bee population. 

Bee Gathering Pollen