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Or should I say, magnolia trees. The first time I saw one in full bloom, I couldn’t believe there was a tree that was so completely covered in flowers with no leaves in sight. It was strange and beautiful at the … Continue reading
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It does my heart good to see flowers blooming once again. It always strikes me as too early when I see the first ones emerging in late winter but it brings a smile to my face none the less. I … Continue reading
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After a few weeks off from gardening, I found myself digging in the dirt again this last weekend. Weeds had taken over one of the flower beds and I decided that it is much better to take care of them now versus doing … Continue reading
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Finally! Yesterday I planted my last bulb. I may have bought too many fall bulbs and plants this year. ‘Why did I buy so many?’ I asked myself as I took on the arduous task of getting them all in the ground. The answer … Continue reading
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I’ve been remiss with my bee blog as I have bad news. Our bees did not make it. It has been a couple of months since we discovered our hive was down to only a handful of bees and then … Continue reading
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I have always planted Begonias in my garden. They are a hearty plant that produces lots of flowers. What’s not to love, right? This year was different though. I planted white Begonias in the same flower beds as the Marigolds … Continue reading
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With the nectar all dried up, bees would normally turn to their honey stores for food. Most beekeepers harvest the honey that their bees have produced and as a result start feeding their bees at the end of summer when their food … Continue reading
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Eggs and Larvae Hallelujah! This is Déjà vu. Didn’t I write this just a few weeks ago? Our latest new queen has now integrated into the hive successfully and has started laying eggs. What a relief. Our bee population is … Continue reading
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Sunflowers are the perfect flower for our garden. They are beautiful and bright as they tower over all other plants in the garden. They bring joy to my heart and a smile to my face just by looking at them. Sunflowers … Continue reading
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No eggs, no larvae, no queen. That is how we found the hive upon our last inspection. The hive cannot survive without a queen and this is a critical time. With the nectar drying up, hives are now getting ready for … Continue reading
Sheri Bettine 