tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7737293877559899983.post2730185911213580729..comments2023-09-06T07:27:16.721-04:00Comments on Beautiful World and A Novice Naturalist: Earth AbidesKLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06737654325235566310noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7737293877559899983.post-61230293479806868492013-06-26T00:54:01.554-04:002013-06-26T00:54:01.554-04:00Every effort counts, KL! You are doing a good job ...Every effort counts, KL! You are doing a good job for the environment... give yourself a pad on the shoulder :-D Over here, the other day, I saw a patch of squash vines growing healthily and later I didn't see any flower pollinated and later the vines shrivelled and died. Sad...Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05867061279916535777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7737293877559899983.post-17024118372087478242013-06-25T14:24:25.291-04:002013-06-25T14:24:25.291-04:00I don't think there has ever been a question o...I don't think there has ever been a question of being legal to have bees in London, not as far as I know. People have had honey bees in London for centuries, and still have, even on roof top gardens :-)HELENEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16112289914239038835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7737293877559899983.post-5784135807614906422013-06-25T11:27:15.440-04:002013-06-25T11:27:15.440-04:00Jason, thank you :-). One thing for sure -- can...Jason, thank you :-). One thing for sure -- can't trust any politician to do anything for us after Obama Administration passing Monsanto Protection Act. So, it's all upon us -- the ordinary people. KLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06737654325235566310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7737293877559899983.post-1406377326257466792013-06-25T11:26:14.946-04:002013-06-25T11:26:14.946-04:00Holley, thank you :-). I agree that it should be s...Holley, thank you :-). I agree that it should be shown in school; or at least a portion of it before every movie in every movie theater. KLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06737654325235566310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7737293877559899983.post-87829309067936479822013-06-25T11:25:34.440-04:002013-06-25T11:25:34.440-04:00Kalntikan, it's awesome that you are in plant ...Kalntikan, it's awesome that you are in plant science. Wow! you have so much knowledge, and I wish I had them :-). Thanks for dropping by amidst such a busy schedule. KLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06737654325235566310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7737293877559899983.post-9466307429486789782013-06-25T11:24:17.278-04:002013-06-25T11:24:17.278-04:00Anstasia, thank you :-). It's great news that ...Anstasia, thank you :-). It's great news that your garden has bees; if you can create a 4 acre heaven for them, that will be just awesome..KLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06737654325235566310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7737293877559899983.post-9295859041889388262013-06-25T11:23:28.755-04:002013-06-25T11:23:28.755-04:00Angie, the whole US government is run by money; al...Angie, the whole US government is run by money; all the politicians (except few) are bought by all the companies -- whoever can provide money, they/she/he can buy a politician here. Very sad situation :-(...but the good thing is public force is strong here, and public are aware of all the topics that interest them. <br /><br />So, I think all our pollinators are now in Scotland....hmm..what are you doing? Playing music for them :-P? KLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06737654325235566310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7737293877559899983.post-46367125266189200252013-06-25T11:21:14.823-04:002013-06-25T11:21:14.823-04:00Helene, thank you :-). I hope they also return to ...Helene, thank you :-). I hope they also return to your garden. Did London legalize the keeping of bees within the city limit? KLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06737654325235566310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7737293877559899983.post-19507707347979421712013-06-25T11:17:24.331-04:002013-06-25T11:17:24.331-04:00Donna, thanks for that clover information. I was a...Donna, thanks for that clover information. I was also suspecting that it's related to clover as the flowers looked similar. I was in Glen Spey town in NY this Sunday -- hardly saw any pollinators. KLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06737654325235566310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7737293877559899983.post-77385895821254146232013-06-25T11:15:20.699-04:002013-06-25T11:15:20.699-04:00Ironglim..me too, but I think our garden is too sm...Ironglim..me too, but I think our garden is too small for that and the city might not allow it. KLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06737654325235566310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7737293877559899983.post-37024346690922661282013-06-25T11:14:50.547-04:002013-06-25T11:14:50.547-04:00Malay, thank you :-). It is scary to think that th...Malay, thank you :-). It is scary to think that there are not enough pollinators in a tropical country like Malaysia :-(. KLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06737654325235566310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7737293877559899983.post-85917803518433680162013-06-24T08:53:29.980-04:002013-06-24T08:53:29.980-04:00Your lilium is stunning.
I am trying to mix flower...Your lilium is stunning.<br />I am trying to mix flower and veggies too as I like collecting my own seeds.<br />But I had trouble with having the seed pods to form especially the brassica compare to my previous old garden.<br />I suspect not much pollinators here. So I let my basil to flower and they did attract a lot of bees around them.Malay-Kadazan girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09692400837667241873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7737293877559899983.post-91945761359136542692013-06-24T08:11:21.527-04:002013-06-24T08:11:21.527-04:00I would really like to try my hand in bee-keeping....I would really like to try my hand in bee-keeping... have been looking for someone to teach me but no success so far...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7737293877559899983.post-87118649029014883062013-06-23T19:43:21.620-04:002013-06-23T19:43:21.620-04:00Thank you for making a plea...it is so disgusting ...Thank you for making a plea...it is so disgusting that we continue to do these insane things. That unknown plant is a tall clover...we have had lots of insects especially dragonflies and bees...all kinds too, but not many butterflies...sad but I hope they come now that the milkweed is open and it is warm. Wishing you more pollinators.Donna@Gardens Eye Viewhttp://gardenseyeview.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7737293877559899983.post-78152448519855910022013-06-23T15:08:04.838-04:002013-06-23T15:08:04.838-04:00I hope the bees return to your garden soon, they a...I hope the bees return to your garden soon, they are here in my garden already and I have butterflies too. Last year was a bad year for butterflies but that was probably because of the really cold weather we had and all the rain here in Britain.HELENEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16112289914239038835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7737293877559899983.post-78293093414866032822013-06-22T14:49:04.131-04:002013-06-22T14:49:04.131-04:00I so love your passion and your quest to make many...I so love your passion and your quest to make many more aware! You are not alone in the situation re lack of insects, bees and other pollinators. I will say though that I've seen more butterflies this year than I have in the last 4 combined. <br />That Ag Gag bill sounds utterly ridiculous - I'm sure your government is worse than ours!!<br />Pretty blooms and I hope you hear plenty of buzzing soon!Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14682908724307784154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7737293877559899983.post-4824138700955716592013-06-22T00:06:10.740-04:002013-06-22T00:06:10.740-04:00Sooo interesting! What a great post! I've no...Sooo interesting! What a great post! I've noticed that a lot of gardeners are remarking upon less butterflies this year. I've noticed it in my own garden and we don't use chemicals. At least we have no shortage of bees.<br />Your flowers are beautiful and you have obviously planted some butterfly magnets. I hope that you see more soon! Anastasia Abboudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09461842616822341008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7737293877559899983.post-67913124895336284722013-06-21T21:46:11.213-04:002013-06-21T21:46:11.213-04:00Hi KL, thanks for dropping by my site. Am sorry no...Hi KL, thanks for dropping by my site. Am sorry not being able to read the long prose, am in a hurry today. But i love the pics here. I replied to your comment in my post. But what do you mean by "math field", do you mean the area of specialization? I am not, as i am poor in math although our courses have lots of Math subjects including Calculus. I am in plant sciences.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05848957958059476177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7737293877559899983.post-46464671538897513802013-06-21T14:31:12.613-04:002013-06-21T14:31:12.613-04:00I need to read that book. The documentary about t...I need to read that book. The documentary about the bees was fabulous. It should be shown in school! HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7737293877559899983.post-39854257150967814522013-06-20T22:33:18.055-04:002013-06-20T22:33:18.055-04:00There are definitely fewer insects in the garden t...There are definitely fewer insects in the garden this year. I agree with you that we have to stop being so short sighted (and this country seems to be worse than most of the developed world) about the environment, or our future will be bleak.Jasonhttp://gardeninacity.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7737293877559899983.post-75300818319487463412013-06-20T20:21:09.523-04:002013-06-20T20:21:09.523-04:00I agree with you Joolz, and the book should actual...I agree with you Joolz, and the book should actually become some kind of text book, I think. It's not only an wonderful read, but it is a book about philosophy, anthropology, all combined together. KLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06737654325235566310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7737293877559899983.post-81366251019346066902013-06-20T20:20:11.442-04:002013-06-20T20:20:11.442-04:00Aaron, great news that at least you guys have bees...Aaron, great news that at least you guys have bees there. They have not got vanished from the earth yet and they can still be revived. Awesome news :-). I love lacewings :-). KLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06737654325235566310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7737293877559899983.post-6051809852097291772013-06-20T19:24:53.774-04:002013-06-20T19:24:53.774-04:00I recommend everyone read that book - it's a t...I recommend everyone read that book - it's a treasure between my uncle and I. It was written as she said in 1949...1949, presaging the hippie movement, and even the environmental movement. It's more relevant now than back then. I happened to read it, after it sat for months in my shelf, by flashlight as i passed away the days at my parents' house during Hurricane Sandy. Now that was a sublime experience - no power, food spoiling, and that feeling of the fragility of our proud, i daresay overly proud civilization.Joolzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08571076613450819250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7737293877559899983.post-1604695329171465522013-06-20T17:20:04.064-04:002013-06-20T17:20:04.064-04:00This was a good news -- Israeli scientists discove...This was a good news -- Israeli scientists discovering a treatment for Colony Collapse Disorder in Bees -- until I came to the part where it says that the company responsible for doing that discovery and promoting the treatment was bought by Monsanto for 120 million dollar: http://unitedwithisrael.org/israeli-scientist-discovers-treatment-to-save-sick-bee-colonies/KLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06737654325235566310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7737293877559899983.post-32814729090223497122013-06-20T11:45:13.742-04:002013-06-20T11:45:13.742-04:00Hm. Sorry to hear you have an absence of pollinato...Hm. Sorry to hear you have an absence of pollinators where you are.<br /><br />There were not many bees around earlier in the year when it was cold and wet and rainy, but now that it has gotten hot (~90F) and sunny here, the bees are back! In particular, there are LOTS of bumble bees this year - on gaura, crape myrtle, Vitex, ornamental sage (May Night and Blue Hill) and Hypericum frondosum. There are smaller bees (some of which may be honey bees) on the just-opening sunflowers, cosmos and zinnias. And tiny bees or wasps on plants like Alyssum, Love-in-a-Mist and Blue Star Creeper. (Though I'm ripping up much of that last one because I'm concerned it's growing too invasively.)<br /><br />But you're right - haven't noticed many butterflies yet. I felt sure the zinnias would draw them in, but they're nowhere to be seen. :(<br /><br />On the bright side, I did spot quite a few green lacewings in the garden yesterday. And they're a very beneficial insect indeed! http://www.ca.uky.edu/entomology/entfacts/ef148.asp<br /><br />I seem to recall from the past two years (this is my 3rd year gardening) that the butterflies may really come out in force later in the year here. So perhaps they will yet arrive...<br /><br />Hope that the bees and flutterbyes will find your garden and its beautiful blooms soon too!Aaronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07402416428574401646noreply@blogger.com