tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post6981011536021030126..comments2024-03-27T16:38:59.108-05:00Comments on clay and limestone: My Sweet Embraceable YouGailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-20868203779649101962008-10-20T21:38:00.000-05:002008-10-20T21:38:00.000-05:00Your pictures are very inspiring...makes me feel l...Your pictures are very inspiring...makes me feel like I am walking in paradise just looking at them. Congratulations on having a bee-friendly garden!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-60480376489040269542008-10-14T12:58:00.000-05:002008-10-14T12:58:00.000-05:00Bee-yoo-teeful!Bee-yoo-teeful!Cindy, MCOKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16094260737874973235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-37640139692420508272008-10-13T09:48:00.000-05:002008-10-13T09:48:00.000-05:00My dear friends, What happened to the weekend? W...My dear friends, <BR/><BR/>What happened to the weekend? Well, let me tell you. My only child came for a visit...and he and I spend the time hanging out and laughing! So, I didn't get to back to comment! I know you all understand completely!<BR/><BR/>So, here goes...<BR/><BR/>Layanee...thanks for the raindance...it really helped! Did you recognize your Dahlia?<BR/><BR/>IVG, Hello...I don't keep plants that I have to baby over winter...we haven't a basement or garage! So they are on their own! The Salvia grows in Nebraska so I am pretty sure you can keep it in Iowa! Now if I knew how to collect the seeds. Life and gardening... big learning curve!<BR/><BR/>Kim, I am so glad the post gave you a great big smile!<BR/><BR/>Nancy, Hi...I just found the last Susan and two TN Coneflowers blooming! Our weather is very warm, but it is zone 7! <BR/><BR/>Bonnie, I love the bees...It is exciting to see a honeybee! These guys are always working...<BR/><BR/>Happym, Thank you! The bees are great inspiration and they do embrace the flowers!<BR/><BR/>Beverly, Welcome to C& L! I do hope you come back! I have seen you at One Women's Journey and it is good to have you visit here!<BR/><BR/>Ernestine, I know that you know that song! It's a good one isn't it! Thank you...but the bees are amazing!<BR/><BR/>Anna, Yep they are so full of sunshine and nectar...did you catch the big hunk of pollen on the leg of one of the bees? Too wonderful.<BR/><BR/>Northern Shade, They work well together don't they. C&L's own Rockettes! We must find a new name!<BR/><BR/>Meems, NO...you are still the champion Whisperer! I really love the bees...when I was wrting today's post...I was trying to find out how the Witchhazels were pollinated. There may still be bees in my garden when the first ones bloom. More googling.<BR/><BR/>Skeeter, Some bees are easier to photograph then others...I take lots of shots to get one that is quiet. Someone sent me a photo of the Holy Grail of Hummingbird shots! But it wasn't anyone we knew so...has it made it your way? I am guessing it is one of those emails that travels the internet highway?<BR/><BR/>Yolanda, Have a delightful time while you are here! The weather has been lovely and since we got rain you may have nice color on the trees! Thanks for stopping by, please do visit again!<BR/><BR/>Brenda, Thank you! I love the old classic movies, so the songs and lyrics are stuck in my head! I guess it could be worse. Thanks for stopping by!<BR/><BR/>Thank you all for commenting! I treasure all your visits!<BR/><BR/><BR/>GailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-76835201770278964042008-10-13T00:32:00.000-05:002008-10-13T00:32:00.000-05:00What a perfect song to go with those beautiful pho...What a perfect song to go with those beautiful photos! Your garden appears to still be full of color and movement. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-85002776284302255222008-10-12T20:51:00.000-05:002008-10-12T20:51:00.000-05:00awwww, look at all those sweet bees doing their jo...awwww, look at all those sweet bees doing their jobs!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01029244567686979589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-47847391817652805952008-10-12T08:38:00.000-05:002008-10-12T08:38:00.000-05:00I am so glad to hear that you got some well needed...I am so glad to hear that you got some well needed rain! I have been doing rain dances for quite a while just for you! Don't you love the smell in the garden after a much needed rain? Love these bee pictures. I will be singing this song all day long. Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-7886848159297342112008-10-12T08:13:00.000-05:002008-10-12T08:13:00.000-05:00Gorgeous photos and a brilliant idea!Gorgeous photos and a brilliant idea!HappyMouffetardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09157145094611234176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-80792227635120132008-10-12T02:05:00.000-05:002008-10-12T02:05:00.000-05:00Gail,I think Gershwin will forgive you, because th...Gail,<BR/>I think Gershwin will forgive you, because these are such great photos ... besides at this time of year, the fact that you still have flowers blooming for the bees is great testimony to the delightful diversity of your garden!<BR/><BR/>I'm envious of your dahlias! We used to plant them (and dutifully dig them up) years ago, but abandoned them because they are such a magnet for those disgusting earwigs. (Oooh, how we hate those!) Do you have to lift them where you are or can you just leave them over the winter? Ok, I just read the rest of the comments and saw they're not in your garden, but the question still remains... do you have to lift them in the fall down there?<BR/><BR/>I love that Salvia Azurea ... do you think it's hardy for us up here in Zone 5-6ish?<BR/><BR/>Great stuff as always here and C&L!Iowa Victory Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07220818462081082930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-78574914850635220812008-10-11T19:55:00.000-05:002008-10-11T19:55:00.000-05:00I love these bee photos. I will be visiting my sis...I love these bee photos. I will be visiting my sister in Nashville soon. You live in a pretty part of the south.Yolandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10135944573305009556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-17984456183418419442008-10-11T19:18:00.000-05:002008-10-11T19:18:00.000-05:00Such phenomenally beautiful photos and lyrics!Bren...Such phenomenally beautiful photos and lyrics!<BR/>BrendaBrenda Pruitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14544794729410559072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-34436238954842021332008-10-11T17:32:00.000-05:002008-10-11T17:32:00.000-05:00You have some great shots of the bees nestled in t...You have some great shots of the bees nestled in the flowers. You obviously have no pollination problems at clay and limestone.I pictured the bees like a chorus line, all buzzing along in time to the tune.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-18758030822674872912008-10-11T08:51:00.000-05:002008-10-11T08:51:00.000-05:00Great bee pictures! I was trying my best to get a ...Great bee pictures! I was trying my best to get a clear shot of some bees yesterday but with little luck.Skeeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08222522533934405029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-76659046189614205812008-10-11T06:24:00.000-05:002008-10-11T06:24:00.000-05:00Gail you are amazing. I have noticed the bees i...Gail you are amazing. I have noticed the bees in my garden but have not tried capturing them with camera. You gave me an idea. Back to normal for One Woman at her city cottage. Have a great weekend and thank you for your comments.One Woman's Journey - a journal being written from Woodhaven - her cottage in the woods.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12548226150115102345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-59622405804163762192008-10-10T23:30:00.000-05:002008-10-10T23:30:00.000-05:00You and that camera are getting along just grand! ...You and that camera are getting along just grand! I love the salvias and the bees who are so drunk they pay us no mind. It was a bit chilly here today and some of my bees were lazy. They just hung on and didn't move.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-7483763239126247842008-10-10T22:21:00.000-05:002008-10-10T22:21:00.000-05:00Now whose whispering to those beautiful critters? ...Now whose whispering to those beautiful critters? You've got a knack with those bees and bugs lately, my dear Gail. I just love to hang out and watch the bees at work. You've captured them and the stunning blooms so well together. Gotta love those Gershwin songs (and Cole Porter for that matter).<BR/>Have a great weekend.<BR/>MeemsMeemshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-51752653157491541552008-10-10T21:38:00.000-05:002008-10-10T21:38:00.000-05:00just found you, the flower pics and the bee too, a...just found you, the flower pics and the bee too, are great! will visit more when I am not working twelve hour shifts...Beverlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07691830042960318152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-27806460327453965202008-10-10T20:38:00.000-05:002008-10-10T20:38:00.000-05:00Thank you for bringing a great big smile to my fac...Thank you for bringing a great big smile to my face! Perfect combo of words and pictures . . . .Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-81478796878276631372008-10-10T18:33:00.000-05:002008-10-10T18:33:00.000-05:00Tile Lady,You always say the nicest things. A vis...Tile Lady,<BR/><BR/>You always say the nicest things. A visit from you is a sweet gift. Thank you. Have a wonderful weekend.<BR/><BR/>gailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-57687715095762976362008-10-10T18:31:00.000-05:002008-10-10T18:31:00.000-05:00Lisa,If I can figure out how to harvest seed I wil...Lisa,<BR/><BR/>If I can figure out how to harvest seed I will send you some of the Salvia azurea. It is still blooming.<BR/><BR/>gailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-51384092848362444032008-10-10T18:29:00.000-05:002008-10-10T18:29:00.000-05:00Racquel,Did you see the pollen pads on one of the ...Racquel,<BR/><BR/>Did you see the pollen pads on one of the last bees...it's nice to know they are still around to pollinate the later bloomers. I love bees! Have a peaceful gardening weekend.<BR/><BR/>gailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-65789494102537302412008-10-10T18:28:00.000-05:002008-10-10T18:28:00.000-05:00marmee, Thank you, from someone who loves to shoot...marmee, Thank you, from someone who loves to shoot photos I take that as high praise! Yes, the bees are really busy, there are a few skippers but the butterflies seem to be elsewhere. Have a wonderful weekend, too.<BR/><BR/>GailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-63029199934106939042008-10-10T17:17:00.000-05:002008-10-10T17:17:00.000-05:00Great bee and flower pictures! I truly love havin...Great bee and flower pictures! I truly love having bees in my flowers and enjoy watching them! These are some great shots!<BR/>MarieA Colorful Worldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06890388727784255219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-76902207590682813102008-10-10T15:29:00.000-05:002008-10-10T15:29:00.000-05:00Kathleen,I am only now getting back into plants I ...Kathleen,<BR/><BR/>I am only now getting back into plants I have to store! One things for certain gardenblogging has had a strong influence upon my plant choices!<BR/><BR/>The bees must sense the end of the seasons and are gathering the nectar while they can!<BR/><BR/>GailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-2677198139723634842008-10-10T15:10:00.000-05:002008-10-10T15:10:00.000-05:00I wouldn't mind being embraced by that blue flower...I wouldn't mind being embraced by that blue flower like the bumble bee is being embraced. I hope you have a great weekend.Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-79520353957670077002008-10-10T15:00:00.000-05:002008-10-10T15:00:00.000-05:00Beautiful pictures today of your blooms & all ...Beautiful pictures today of your blooms & all the bees that are drunk from nectar. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com