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Been away but all back now ......

Discussion in 'NEW Gardeners !' started by Spruce, Jan 19, 2019.

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  1. Spruce

    Spruce Glad to be back .....

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    one of my favourite photos bees on landing board 2014.jpg
     
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      Save that one @Spruce - could be your next avatar pic?
       
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        I wanted to show you my video at the time @Spruce ... they have some stamina dont they!!
        Bit X-rated this video is guys!
         
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          They have full sun and aren't crowded @Spruce. The bed faces south east and is sunny from early morning until mid evening during the summer.

          I've had them for years and they were fine in my previous garden in sandy soil, but they don't seem to like this sandy loam. In fact I don't like it either, it's like working with dust and keeping it fed and composted is impossible! I'd rather have sandy or clay soil, I've gardened on both. :)
           
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            Spruce Glad to be back .....

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            made me laugh , its not a bee as such its a :
            Bee Fly - Bombylius major Pretends to be a BEE but has no sting
             
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              I think you have new beekeeper on that thread now ?
               
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              Not sure - do you not keep bees at all now then?
               
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              sort of babysit now and again :snooze:
               
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