A Swarm
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
Fauna
From one of our gals: Apis mellifera
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
Snowdrops and bees
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
As the year ends
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
Of asters, bees and birds
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