tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post5196014774996519589..comments2024-03-27T16:38:59.108-05:00Comments on clay and limestone: The Garden Is Bumblebee Ready, Now Where Are My Bumbles?Gailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-5684560027557865042012-04-23T07:32:20.123-05:002012-04-23T07:32:20.123-05:00Oops, my comment about the hoverflies was supposed...Oops, my comment about the hoverflies was supposed to be "they DO seem to enjoy anything that blooms."Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-61279787298110442992012-04-23T07:31:16.337-05:002012-04-23T07:31:16.337-05:00My hand is raised, Gail! I don't know where y...My hand is raised, Gail! I don't know where your bumbles are, but you have a delightful variety of other visitors, and the flower photos are beautiful as always. I have seen bumbles here at different times, but I'm wondering if they are confused by our up and down temperatures. Lots of hoverflies around this year; they don't seem to be enjoying anything that blooms.<br /><br />I just saw a segment on the news last night about bees and the importance of letting dandelions and clover grow in your lawn for the bees. Ha! We have a veritable feast awaiting them here:)Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-12476888258991401062012-04-22T22:09:18.047-05:002012-04-22T22:09:18.047-05:00I haven't seen any here yet, though lots of ho...I haven't seen any here yet, though lots of honeybees which are nice! Hopefully they're off at someone else's garden instead of visiting my lovely patch of clover..Indiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08120631846270350947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-57982278315625233432012-04-22T19:25:00.748-05:002012-04-22T19:25:00.748-05:00I haven't seen any here either Gail and they a...I haven't seen any here either Gail and they are normally out & about early (with the crocus.) I hope we don't have to "bee" worried but maybe. I have a new neighbor that is spraying chemicals on everything ~ it's driving me crazy ~ maybe he's part of the problem?? Hope you're having a good spring? hugsKathleenhttp://www.kaseyskorner.typepad.com/kaseys_korner/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-71076787768870820062012-04-22T16:22:13.335-05:002012-04-22T16:22:13.335-05:00No, I will not be upset with you Lea! xgailNo, I will not be upset with you Lea! xgailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-21551291464327441672012-04-22T10:55:30.008-05:002012-04-22T10:55:30.008-05:00Beautiful photos! I especially like the Geranium s...Beautiful photos! I especially like the Geranium sanguineum.<br />I don't know enough about bees to be certain of the identity of what we have here.<br />I think we have bumble bees, honey bees and carpenter bees. Plus assorted bee imitators like the hoverfly. And then there are the wasps - big angry, aggressive red wasps! Will you be upset if I kill the red wasps? All other bees, flies, dirt daubers, etc are very welcome here, but not the red wasps.<br />Happy gardening!<br />Lea<br />Lea's MenagerieLeahttp://www.leasmenagerie.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-82244193770824924372012-04-22T09:20:09.157-05:002012-04-22T09:20:09.157-05:00Lots of bumbles here this spring, and a sea of Red...Lots of bumbles here this spring, and a sea of Red Admirals all over our garden, and all over the area. I've never seen so many of either.garden girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13284047851881823280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-67706385647756895302012-04-21T19:06:11.525-05:002012-04-21T19:06:11.525-05:00I've seen all the usuals -- honeybees, bumbles...I've seen all the usuals -- honeybees, bumbles, carpenters, wasps, hornets...all accounted for, although in smaller numbers.F Cameronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14558874651743241988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-46174384685494597242012-04-20T23:31:52.936-05:002012-04-20T23:31:52.936-05:00Gail, you must be the bee whisperer of the gardeni...Gail, you must be the bee whisperer of the gardening world. The bees seem to pose very willingly! I've seen a few bumblebees at our house, but mainly carpenter bees. We have piles of sawdust on the deck and stairs.DJ at Meander Mountainhttp://www.meandermountain.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-29706785582613529942012-04-20T21:01:26.082-05:002012-04-20T21:01:26.082-05:00I hope so!I hope so!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-63925175555520215262012-04-20T20:08:19.206-05:002012-04-20T20:08:19.206-05:00Lots of early bumbles here (Ontario, Canada). Perh...Lots of early bumbles here (Ontario, Canada). Perhaps they'll read your blog and head on over. ;-)~~Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04725631021405054667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-4027893179904425612012-04-20T19:39:36.309-05:002012-04-20T19:39:36.309-05:00Nice bee captures. You have a lot of buzzing brewi...Nice bee captures. You have a lot of buzzing brewing. We don't get as many bumblebees anymore, almost all big bees are Carpenter bees. I have been wondering why the bumbles have been missing the last few years.Donna@GWGThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14170802942464666382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-69154694732964932192012-04-20T16:35:28.978-05:002012-04-20T16:35:28.978-05:00Such pretty bees. I haven't noticed any bumble...Such pretty bees. I haven't noticed any bumbles here either but tons of carpenter bees-eating the wood in the garden. Grrrr...tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415302577518111227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-53289444922992137612012-04-20T15:14:45.729-05:002012-04-20T15:14:45.729-05:00Gail girl (I just picked myself off the dining roo...Gail girl (I just picked myself off the dining room floor .. aka office until number one son moves out, which should be this year , fingers crossed !)<br />I was so happy to see you in my comments .. I have meant to come over here so many times and some how didn't .. it is hard for me to sit very long .. my knee and leg scream at me .. all from that garden accident two years ago (I never thought in a million years I could hurt myself so badly that it would drag on this long, BIG sigh!) .. Your pictures are beautiful !! as always : )<br />I have many many pollinator plants in my garden too .. and I do NOT use pesticides either .. we have so many cute living creatures that visit us .. from a bunny to amazing little birds ... I love them all : )<br />Next year I will try one of the bee apartments and see what happens .. I have a spot that is out of the way so that should work out I hope !<br />It was so nice to "see" you girl !<br />JoyCanadianGardenJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18130452541076704075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-32912274095815074362012-04-20T13:02:27.486-05:002012-04-20T13:02:27.486-05:00We have a big fat carpenter bee living nearby wher...We have a big fat carpenter bee living nearby where we can watch it. FUN. I have only seen a couple of bumbles so far this year. We haven't even had a hummingbird yet. Where are they?? Maybe they are partying with the bumbles. Have a great weekend.Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-61679939444254644052012-04-20T10:45:09.366-05:002012-04-20T10:45:09.366-05:00sooo beautiful! wonderful pics :)sooo beautiful! wonderful pics :)Tina´s PicStoryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00144127584040088355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-6411272948617105932012-04-20T08:53:16.978-05:002012-04-20T08:53:16.978-05:00There were lots of honeybees visiting before the ...There were lots of honeybees visiting before the horrendous hail storm but they haven't been back since. I've begun to wonder if someone nearby has sprayed their garden with pesticides?Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-70525062964463688712012-04-20T08:19:34.437-05:002012-04-20T08:19:34.437-05:00I've finally seen bumbles here, but what I hav...I've finally seen bumbles here, but what I haven't seen yet this year are honeybees. And there seem to be fewer bees overall this year. I'm trying not to worry.Mr. McGregor's Daughterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05911409327006498766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-84826591076891607772012-04-20T06:57:21.965-05:002012-04-20T06:57:21.965-05:00I think they have been here and I missed them! My...I think they have been here and I missed them! My blueberries are fruiting! I will continue to bee patient. xoGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-24252529269500244942012-04-20T06:38:22.037-05:002012-04-20T06:38:22.037-05:00I have had bumbles on the cherry tree. They will c...I have had bumbles on the cherry tree. They will come as you know if you bee patient.Layaneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03711709343178927400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-61849221383657057952012-04-20T06:32:37.276-05:002012-04-20T06:32:37.276-05:00Fantastic photographs especially the Hoverflies. C...Fantastic photographs especially the Hoverflies. Can't rival you on flowers and it's still too early for most insects, but fortunately there are a few bumbles about - busy pollinating my black currants!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-76186661533309099562012-04-20T06:24:31.855-05:002012-04-20T06:24:31.855-05:00We have a lot of skippers and a few Spring Azures~...We have a lot of skippers and a few Spring Azures~it won't be long though before we hear their buzzing!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-7391825809173377152012-04-20T06:14:26.518-05:002012-04-20T06:14:26.518-05:00Haven't seen bumbles or carpenter bees as of y...Haven't seen bumbles or carpenter bees as of yet. But the butterflies are monumental.greggohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10490422976382424491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-36964328163265101432012-04-20T06:02:12.583-05:002012-04-20T06:02:12.583-05:00Carol, What a perfect comment. have a fantastic ...Carol, What a perfect comment. have a fantastic day!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-54438262223267181542012-04-20T05:43:30.150-05:002012-04-20T05:43:30.150-05:00So many bees,
Of all sizes and shapes I see.
I...So many bees, <br />Of all sizes and shapes I see.<br />I've raised my hand<br />To join your band<br />And will soon look for bees on my land.<br /><br />Thanks for a wonderful reminder of the beauty of bees and other insects in the garden.Carol Michelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07796344366326535406noreply@blogger.com