My bees of 2020; bumble bees and my favorite honey bees! This little bee loved these flowers and really stuck her head in deep; this is called a “butt shot” 🙂 Do bumblebees like mint? I think he was just moving slow early this morning… Coming in for a landing – this bee knows what … Continue reading
The summer season is nearing its end and my herbs are going to seed (flowering) and basically looking a little ragged from a long summer of producing fresh herbs for cooking and baking. I let my basil go early (I made batches of pesto and used it in so many recipes) and the honey bees … Continue reading
Many people (young and old) enjoy a good hot dog, have had one sometime in their lives or at least know about them. Of course we are more health conscious now but we know the significance of the “Dachschund Sausages” brought over to America in the late 1800’s by German immigrants. Think sports events, Labor … Continue reading
It is October 9th and some of my flowers like nasturtiums are flourishing and so are the bees hoping for one or two last tastes of nectar so necessary for the well-being of their hives. Is Fall ever coming to Southern Michigan? This is one happy bee! This is one happy bumblebee! This little bee … Continue reading