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In reply to the discussion: Some Good News. [View all]SamKnause
(14,840 posts)6. Same here.
I only have 1 wild pear with thousands and thousands of white blooms.
You can hear the buzzing from a good distance.
I have had an abundance of honey bees for the past 6 years or so.
I have lived here 15 years.
There has never been any pesticides, fertilizers, or herbicides used
on my 12 acres.
I have fields of golden rod and the bees love those.
On my Easter trek yesterday I passed a field that was covered in wild purple violets.
It was awesome.
I then passed a property that has about 25 wild pear tears with millions of white blooms.
I call them Snow Christmas Trees.
Almost the entire trees are covered and they look like big snow sculptures.
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I would call that GREAT news. Thanks for sharing - needed a smile today!
NRaleighLiberal
Mar 2016
#2
I'm really short on bees this year. Southern California. Could it be the drought
JDPriestly
Mar 2016
#15
Planted my blackberry canes last week. Today, I ordered my Butterfly & Hummingbird
NCjack
Mar 2016
#17
Nice, a few bees are hovering around ours as well even though they are recently planted.
vkkv
Mar 2016
#21
Gosh, sorry that comparing gardens and enjoying the arrival of spring pisses you off . . .
hatrack
Mar 2016
#40
Goodness. This is a good news thread. Try smiling every once in awhile.
ScreamingMeemie
Mar 2016
#45
My 3 Red Haven peach trees were in full bloom and this morning we have a heavy frost. Same thing
B Calm
Mar 2016
#41
Great news, Ok! My onion sets and mint are coming up. Apricot tree is done blooming.
Dont call me Shirley
Mar 2016
#51