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jmorth
May 20, 2013 8:03 AM CST
central Illinois
Charter ATP Member I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Hosted a Not-A-Raffle-Raffle Million Pollinator Garden Challenge Plant Identifier Garden Ideas: Level 2
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nice bees
Nothing that's been done can ever be changed.
| @jmorth | Post #409182 (1)
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mcash70
May 20, 2013 9:06 AM CST
Name: Margaret
Near Kamloops, BC, Canada (Zone 3a)
Region: Canadian Lover of wildlife (Black bear badge) Tip Photographer Garden Ideas: Master Level I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Charter ATP Member
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I tip my hat to you.
| @mcash70 | Post #409204 (2)
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flaflwrgrl
May 20, 2013 6:01 PM CST
Name: Ann ~Heat zn 9, Sunset
North Fl. (Zone 8b)
Garden Sages Region: Ukraine Native Plants and Wildflowers Xeriscape Organic Gardener I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database!
Garden Ideas: Master Level Butterflies Charter ATP Member Plant Identifier Million Pollinator Garden Challenge Dog Lover
I agree
I am a strong believer in the simple fact is that what matters in this life is how we treat others. I think that's what living is all about. Not what I've done in my life but how I've treated others. ~~ Sharon Brown
| @flaflwrgrl | Post #409534 (3)
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plantladylin
May 23, 2013 8:34 AM CST
Name: Lin Vosbury
Sebastian, Florida (Zone 10a)

Region: Ukraine Region: United States of America Bird Bath, Fountain and Waterfall Region: Florida Charter ATP Member I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database!
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I agree It's great to see these beautiful bees and of course the flowers they enjoy!
~ I'm an old gal who still loves playing in the dirt!
~ Playing in the dirt is my therapy ... and I'm in therapy a lot!


| @plantladylin | Post #410852 (4)
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Cruddy
May 24, 2013 11:25 PM CST
Name: Toney
Tracy CA (Zone 9a)
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Dog Lover Butterflies Ponds
Now I know whats been missing in my yard. Not one honey bee. I've only seen the carpenter bees so far this year.
\"Never look down on others unless you are giving them a hand up.\"
| @Cruddy | Post #412168 (5)
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mcash70
May 24, 2013 11:31 PM CST
Name: Margaret
Near Kamloops, BC, Canada (Zone 3a)
Region: Canadian Lover of wildlife (Black bear badge) Tip Photographer Garden Ideas: Master Level I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Charter ATP Member
Morning Glories Critters Allowed Birds Houseplants Butterflies Garden Photography
So far I have only seen the bumblebees, maybe tomorrow I will check the crabapple blooms to see if there are any about. It's been pretty cool and we have had rain so maybe that's why. Shrug!
| @mcash70 | Post #412174 (6)
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plantladylin
May 25, 2013 9:32 AM CST
Name: Lin Vosbury
Sebastian, Florida (Zone 10a)

Region: Ukraine Region: United States of America Bird Bath, Fountain and Waterfall Region: Florida Charter ATP Member I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database!
Million Pollinator Garden Challenge Birds Butterflies Bee Lover Hummingbirder Container Gardener
Bees are in decline everywhere. Sad
~ I'm an old gal who still loves playing in the dirt!
~ Playing in the dirt is my therapy ... and I'm in therapy a lot!


| @plantladylin | Post #412347 (7)
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lovemyhouse
May 25, 2013 9:34 AM CST
Name: Debra
Garland, TX (NE Dallas suburb) (Zone 8a)
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Plays in the sandbox Butterflies Region: Texas Garden Sages I sent a postcard to Randy! Charter ATP Member
So we HAVE to plant many more flowers and things for them to try boosting the population. Big Grin
It’s okay to not know all the answers.
| @lovemyhouse | Post #412350 (8)
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mcash70
May 25, 2013 11:49 AM CST
Name: Margaret
Near Kamloops, BC, Canada (Zone 3a)
Region: Canadian Lover of wildlife (Black bear badge) Tip Photographer Garden Ideas: Master Level I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Charter ATP Member
Morning Glories Critters Allowed Birds Houseplants Butterflies Garden Photography
So far not a sign of a bee, cold out there, no sun and still only 52 degrees. Thumbs down
| @mcash70 | Post #412421 (9)
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flaflwrgrl
May 25, 2013 2:10 PM CST
Name: Ann ~Heat zn 9, Sunset
North Fl. (Zone 8b)
Garden Sages Region: Ukraine Native Plants and Wildflowers Xeriscape Organic Gardener I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database!
Garden Ideas: Master Level Butterflies Charter ATP Member Plant Identifier Million Pollinator Garden Challenge Dog Lover
They are congregating & drinking water at my birdbaths everyday.
I am a strong believer in the simple fact is that what matters in this life is how we treat others. I think that's what living is all about. Not what I've done in my life but how I've treated others. ~~ Sharon Brown
| @flaflwrgrl | Post #412485 (10)
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plantladylin
May 25, 2013 6:35 PM CST
Name: Lin Vosbury
Sebastian, Florida (Zone 10a)

Region: Ukraine Region: United States of America Bird Bath, Fountain and Waterfall Region: Florida Charter ATP Member I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database!
Million Pollinator Garden Challenge Birds Butterflies Bee Lover Hummingbirder Container Gardener
I saw many bees in February/March; Honeybees, Bumblebees, Carpenter Bees ... now I'm only seeing a few Carpenter Bees around.
~ I'm an old gal who still loves playing in the dirt!
~ Playing in the dirt is my therapy ... and I'm in therapy a lot!


| @plantladylin | Post #412653 (11)
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Mindy03
May 26, 2013 8:11 AM CST
Name: Margaret
Delta KY
I'm A Charley's Girl For Sure
Forum moderator I helped beta test the Garden Planting Calendar Hosted a Not-A-Raffle-Raffle Charter ATP Member I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Beekeeper
Seed Starter Permaculture Region: Kentucky Million Pollinator Garden Challenge Garden Ideas: Master Level
Those of you in warmer areas remember that as the heat goes up the bees will be kept busy keeping the hive cool. They are more interested in water than flowers then.

A drone from one of our hives.
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| @Mindy03 | Post #412879 (12)
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plantladylin
May 26, 2013 8:25 AM CST
Name: Lin Vosbury
Sebastian, Florida (Zone 10a)

Region: Ukraine Region: United States of America Bird Bath, Fountain and Waterfall Region: Florida Charter ATP Member I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database!
Million Pollinator Garden Challenge Birds Butterflies Bee Lover Hummingbirder Container Gardener
Aaah, Mindy .... I hadn't thought of that! We've been having a lot of heat lately ... mid to upper 80's and almost 90 one day so I guess those little bees are trying to keep the hives cool.

Great shot of that Drone bee on someone's arm!!
~ I'm an old gal who still loves playing in the dirt!
~ Playing in the dirt is my therapy ... and I'm in therapy a lot!


| @plantladylin | Post #412885 (13)
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Mindy03
May 26, 2013 12:46 PM CST
Name: Margaret
Delta KY
I'm A Charley's Girl For Sure
Forum moderator I helped beta test the Garden Planting Calendar Hosted a Not-A-Raffle-Raffle Charter ATP Member I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Beekeeper
Seed Starter Permaculture Region: Kentucky Million Pollinator Garden Challenge Garden Ideas: Master Level
Yep they are gathering water more than nectar and pollen in your area.

That's my arm LOL cute little fella didn't want to stay still for his picture.
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kqcrna
May 26, 2013 3:48 PM CST
Name: Karen
Valencia, Pa (Zone 6a)
I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Cut Flowers Winter Sowing Charter ATP Member Seed Starter Echinacea
Plant and/or Seed Trader Region: Ohio Region: United States of America Butterflies Hummingbirder Celebrating Gardening: 2015
I saw a big decline in honeybees a few years ago, but now I have pretty many.

I guess I'm stating the obvious, but avoiding insecticides in your garden is important for the bees. I gave up insecticides years ago.

Karen
| @kqcrna | Post #413114 (15)
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mcash70
May 26, 2013 4:15 PM CST
Name: Margaret
Near Kamloops, BC, Canada (Zone 3a)
Region: Canadian Lover of wildlife (Black bear badge) Tip Photographer Garden Ideas: Master Level I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Charter ATP Member
Morning Glories Critters Allowed Birds Houseplants Butterflies Garden Photography
I think once it warms up I will see more bees, it's been cool and windy. Thumbs down

I do not use insecticides, I like the birds and the bees in my gardens. Green Grin!
| @mcash70 | Post #413152 (16)
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kqcrna
May 26, 2013 4:27 PM CST
Name: Karen
Valencia, Pa (Zone 6a)
I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Cut Flowers Winter Sowing Charter ATP Member Seed Starter Echinacea
Plant and/or Seed Trader Region: Ohio Region: United States of America Butterflies Hummingbirder Celebrating Gardening: 2015
Me too, Margaret. I don't want to poison the good guys.

The only thing I use for bugs is soapy water.

Karen
| @kqcrna | Post #413163 (17)
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mcash70
May 26, 2013 4:31 PM CST
Name: Margaret
Near Kamloops, BC, Canada (Zone 3a)
Region: Canadian Lover of wildlife (Black bear badge) Tip Photographer Garden Ideas: Master Level I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Charter ATP Member
Morning Glories Critters Allowed Birds Houseplants Butterflies Garden Photography
I find that the birds do a darn good job keeping the bugs under control. Lovey dubby
| @mcash70 | Post #413170 (18)
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plantladylin
May 26, 2013 7:21 PM CST
Name: Lin Vosbury
Sebastian, Florida (Zone 10a)

Region: Ukraine Region: United States of America Bird Bath, Fountain and Waterfall Region: Florida Charter ATP Member I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database!
Million Pollinator Garden Challenge Birds Butterflies Bee Lover Hummingbirder Container Gardener
I don't like chemicals either ... and I agree with Margaret, the birds do a great job of pest control, along with ladybugs etc.
~ I'm an old gal who still loves playing in the dirt!
~ Playing in the dirt is my therapy ... and I'm in therapy a lot!


| @plantladylin | Post #413310 (19)
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flaflwrgrl
May 26, 2013 7:24 PM CST
Name: Ann ~Heat zn 9, Sunset
North Fl. (Zone 8b)
Garden Sages Region: Ukraine Native Plants and Wildflowers Xeriscape Organic Gardener I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database!
Garden Ideas: Master Level Butterflies Charter ATP Member Plant Identifier Million Pollinator Garden Challenge Dog Lover
I agree I agree I agree
I am a strong believer in the simple fact is that what matters in this life is how we treat others. I think that's what living is all about. Not what I've done in my life but how I've treated others. ~~ Sharon Brown
| @flaflwrgrl | Post #413313 (20)

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