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Post by Plocket on Sept 16, 2008 11:18:42 GMT
That's a wonderful photo Tig   |
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Post by Tig on Sept 17, 2008 18:19:53 GMT
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Post by Tig on Oct 22, 2008 11:17:37 GMT
Still buzzing about, catching some rays  |
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Post by Tig on Mar 2, 2009 15:48:54 GMT
Well it has been a tonic looking back through this thread (I noted I was a major contributor ;D) So not wanting to let anyone down, and as this year is off to a buzzing start now ...  x Tig |
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Post by Ruthie on Mar 2, 2009 21:19:55 GMT
Well captured Tig! I saw quite a few Bees today but didn't have my camera handy at the time. I did get a pic of a frog though!
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Post by Rosefriend on Mar 4, 2009 13:39:46 GMT
I can finally contribute something.   RF |
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Post by Ladygardener on Mar 5, 2009 17:44:12 GMT
Gosh that little guy in the 2nd pic looks like he's having fun. |
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Post by Tig on Mar 7, 2009 12:46:44 GMT
Isn't it wonderful to see them RF - just brightens the day ... In  Out  |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 8, 2009 18:36:43 GMT
Isn't it wonderful to see them RF - just brightens the day ... And what a shame they're becoming increasingly rare....  FA x |
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Post by Tig on Mar 8, 2009 23:35:05 GMT
They seem to be doing OK around here FA - the bumbles that is, I saw a definite decline in honey bees last year but we have had two lousy 'summers' - maybe they will pick up this year with the right encouragement ... come on folks get sowing those bee friendly flowers ;D
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Post by Tig on May 30, 2009 23:22:19 GMT
As I was out and about with my camera tonight I had to snap these late workers doing their stuff .. Not the easiest of flowers to gain access to   This one had an easier job ..  x Tig |
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Post by Cheerypeabrain on Jun 1, 2009 19:56:01 GMT
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Post by Rosefriend on Jun 4, 2009 12:08:49 GMT
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Post by Tig on Jun 8, 2009 22:37:48 GMT
Plenty of bumbles this year - not many honey bees though  |
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Post by oldmoleskins on Jun 9, 2009 7:28:09 GMT
Plenty of bumbles this year - not many honey bees though Hadn't seen this thread was revived... that's a stunna, Tig. |
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Post by Tig on Jun 9, 2009 10:38:06 GMT
Thanks OM, I think all the photos on here are stunning - it is one of my favourite threads in the Gallery  x Tig |
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Post by Mowhay on Jun 11, 2009 8:35:07 GMT
A hard working one  |
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Post by Ladygardener on Jun 11, 2009 20:55:35 GMT
mowhay that's a beautiful lupin there |
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Post by Mowhay on Jun 12, 2009 7:26:57 GMT
Thank you LG, just one from a packet of Tutti Frutti which I planted about three years ago but they are very pretty.
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Post by Ladygardener on Jun 12, 2009 10:35:03 GMT
This little guy has his head well stuck in. The bees are constant visitors to my garden now.  |
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Post by Tig on Jun 12, 2009 18:20:16 GMT
That is lovely LG Mowhay I don't much care for lupins, but that is rather nice! (obviously agree with the bee  ) Bee central again on the blue geranium today, quite a frenzy of activity! These were all taken within seconds of each other ...  Fine pair of saddle bags on this one   And a last but not least ..  x Tig |
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Post by carolann on Jun 15, 2009 8:04:30 GMT
Here are a couple that I snapped the other day   |
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Post by Tig on Jun 15, 2009 18:16:26 GMT
They are all very buzzy at the moment The enormous flower spike on my cordyline is opening the smell is rather sweet & strange - the bees are drawn to it like a magnet Unfortunately it is about 8' up in the sky and the only way I can get a photo is through the front bedroom window, which is in sun most of the day x Tig |
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Post by carolann on Jun 18, 2009 14:23:33 GMT
I have been outside for a couple of hours watching the Bees this morning but I went back out with the camera and caught these  I saved this one from the water butt  then got 3 at once  I have been fascinated with them this morning, all the colour variations. |
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Post by Tig on Jun 18, 2009 15:18:12 GMT
They are a wonder to watch are they not Carolann ... well done on the rescue! I am very taken with that astrantia This is the view from the front bedroom window of the cordyline flower that the bees are very attracted to ..  x Tig |
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Post by Chuckles on Jun 18, 2009 17:57:07 GMT
I have been outside for a couple of hours watching the Bees this morning but I went back out with the camera and caught these Cracking photo from me |
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Post by carolann on Jun 18, 2009 20:36:24 GMT
Wow Tig I never knew that they flowered or grew that tall, how long did it take to get that big please? I have 2 Red ones but they are only small yet. If you would like Tig I can did up some small plants for you, just send me a PM. It grows like a weed in the top garden and OH is always mowing it down and the next week its back up again ;D.
Thanks Chuckles for the nomination the Bee posed for that pic I think it was grateful that I saved its life.
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Post by Tig on Jun 18, 2009 23:05:23 GMT
Thanks you, I would love some I planted that cordyline in 1996, it was a tiny little thing I got from Wilkies for £1.99 with two shoots growing. Both are now huge!!! The one you can see below it to the right was bought in 1992 in Torquay, it was kept in a container for the first few years and the main root curled in the bottom of the pot, it is nowhere near as tall as you can see. I think they do better planted straight into the driest, sunniest, nutrient deficient place you have in the garden I have the red ones, they don't do as well as the green, or the green with a reddish line running through the middle of the leaf. I bought the variegated one last year (Dazzler), it got hit by frost, I left it in the ground and it now has two new shoots coming through. Never discard them if they die in the middle, they often send up new shoots. A thin leafed one I have in the 'cool' border had four babies growing ... I could try separating one Carol x Tig |
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Post by snowowl on Jun 19, 2009 14:22:26 GMT
I have noticed a lot more Bees this year in my little plot.
Large Bumble and smaller bees.
I am trying to put a lot of plants in they like though now because i want them to keep on going for all our sakes.
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Post by Ladygardener on Jun 19, 2009 21:10:43 GMT
Great pics Carolann, I've noticed several different kinds in my garden too but my neighbour had a big bumble bee dying earlier on today.  They love my Astrantia Ruby Wedding too. |
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They love my Astrantia Ruby Wedding too.