Category Archives: Fauna

A Swarm

Posted on 2018-05-12 by Karin Kiontke

Yesterday evening, while checking on the roses and chatting with a fellow gardener, I suddenly noticed a strange buzz. When I looked up, I saw an amazing sight: a large cluster of bees was hanging from a branch of our … Continue reading →

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From one of our gals: Apis mellifera

Posted on 2018-04-15 by Karin Kiontke

We decided to try something new; we will occasionally invite guest bloggers to write on LaGuardia Corner Garden’s website. This is the first contribution by Apis mellifera. I live with my sisters some brothers and a queen. We sisters are … Continue reading →

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Snowdrops and bees

Posted on 2018-02-19 by Karin Kiontke

It is mid February. We have had some cold days, some quite warm days, some rain and a little snow. When it is warm and sunny, our bees are coming out of their hive and clean house. They drag various detritus, … Continue reading →

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As the year ends

Posted on 2017-12-31 by Karin Kiontke

Yesterday, after a first week of unusually cold temperatures, we got a dusting of snow. It was not enough to merit shoveling. My snow-duty partner had already spread a little salt on the sidewalk, enough to eliminate any danger of slipping. … Continue reading →

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Of asters, bees and birds

Posted on 2017-11-02 by Karin Kiontke

Asters are reliable fall flowers. They bloom year after year from mid September until late October without requiring much care. Cutting them down once in early June delays the flowers a little bit and they show up when the summer flowers begin to fade. Now, most … Continue reading →

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