Despite the dreary drizzle-day and thanks to Martin’s weeks of clearance work in the beds there is now no corner of the garden not
brightened by snowdrops and more.
As usual clicking on any image will access the gallery, each item of which can be enlarged and bears a title; some also bearing bumble bees which yesterday had sped freely around the garden. Today, motionless, they cling to a number of plants from which they had sought sustenance then. When I mentioned this to Becky she explained that these insects, not having skeletons, contain fluid beneath their flesh which in cold weather coagulates causing a state of somnolence until liquifying once more on warming up.
Ian returned from Southbourne last night, in time to shop with Becky today for our dinner this this evening. They returned with 6 rib eye steaks; chips, and peas, which Becky cooked to perfection, according to individual choices; with M & S rice and bread and butter puddings to follow. I drank more of the CƓtes du RhƓne Villages
Both beautiful and informative, Derrick. A double helping of delight. I had been wondering about Martin recently and am delighted to hear that his excellent work in the garden continues.
Thank you so much, Pat. Martin has worked through many rainy days
I didnāt know that about bumble bees!
Thanks very much, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Thank Becky for the information. Some of your photos look almost summery–we woke up to snow this morning.
Will do, Merril. Thank you very much
Very beautiful photos today, Derrick! Bees freeze to the knees, aye? ????
Thanks very much, John
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An impressive array of flowers. Interesting note about the bumble bees. We are still waiting for our first bee of the year.
Thanks very much, Tootlepedal
Your garden is beautiful.
Thanks very much, Andy
You’re welcome.
Thanks to Becky for the biology lesson and to Martin for beautifying the garden. I especially like the, stacked rocks, owls and daffodils.
Thank you, too, JoAnna
Snowdrops are sublimely a seasonal sign that spring is near …
Thanks very much, Ivor
Love all the flowers showing in the garden. Thanks for the bumble bee lesson.
Much appreciated, Arlene
I have benefited from Becky’s biology lesson – what an interesting snippet of information to tuck away!
Thanks very much, Anne
Beautiful! and Bee-utiful! (HA!) Oh, please thank Becky for the wonderful bee biology lesson! I didn’t know that about bumble bees!
Ooh! Eye (HA!)…er…I spotted some owls!
Your meal sounds so delicious and hearty!
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Thank you so much, Carolyn. Will do XX
I hear spring.
Thanks very much, Rupali
Wonderful photos, as always!
Looks like spring has come to your garden. I did not know that about bees. Many thanks to Becky!
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Thanks very much, Laurie. I’ve passed it on
Thanks very much, Luisa
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Bees already? The snowdrops in our garden haven’t made an appearancee, not even shoots. The daffodils are growing, but there are no flowers yet.
I didn’t know about the bees either. Thank you, Becky.
Thanks a lot, Sue. Becky is pleased
Great photos and interesting tidbit. Thanks Knight
Much appreciated, Flow
Beautiful photos, Derrick and Jackie! Over the years, I have seen many a bee pulled over on a flower for the night, much like truckers pulled over for the night in rest areas along the interstates.
Thanks very much, Lavinia, from us both
The garden looks great! It will be bursting with loads more colour in Spring.
Thank you very much, Chrissy
Hi Derrick! Your garden looks beautiful! And your meal last night which “Becky cooked to perfection” sounded wonderful! Send her my way. I could use a little help in the kitchen!!
Thank you so much, Jan
Interesting biology lesson. Never knew it.
Nor me, Dolly. Thanks v very much
You are very welcome, Derrick.
So pleased you got to see those bees. Worry is that last couple of summers we have hardly had any bees in the garden. Just a few years back we would be mobbed.
Such a shame, Gary. Thank you very much
And now I am wiser. Thanks, Becky. š
Much appreciated, Widders
I am wiser tonight! And I just love the type of garden you have. Mmmmm steaks!
hank you so much, Dale
Garden looking splendid
Thanks very much, Sheree
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Thank you so much, Riba