It’s wonderful to me that bees have this simple, age-old thing going on.
~Peter Fonda
I knew when I heard the soft sound of buzzing it was officially spring in the garden. If the bees are awake and foraging what other proof could we demand? At once the transformation from winter to spring is over and we are in the midst of warmth, sunshine and early preparation of the garden. Yes, it’s a bit early and surely late snows will send my friend into hiding again. No matter… this busy bee has brought a celebration to my garden!
I’ve been working outside in the gardens for more than a few days now. I’ve raked up dried grass, cut back perennials and removed thick layers of wet, matted leaves smothering yellowed and light-starved foliage. I’ve plunked in rows of peas and lettuces and carrots and watched birds return to gather bits and twigs for nests. Truthfully, it never really felt like gardening until I heard the gentle buzzzz. It’s the happy busy bee making my garden so delightful to work in and profitable as well. Garden labor is fruitless, quite literally, without the unceasing efforts of the precious bees.
I’m celebrating the return of these happy, hard-working friends! Once again they’ve triumphed over environmental onslaughts to feed and feast upon early blooming crocuses. Throughout the season we’ll work side-by-side in this petite patch to grow a green, fruitful and healthy garden in which we all thrive. The bees’ return signals not only the beginning of spring, but a new beginning in my efforts to have healthy, organic, safe places to live and grow. A bee in my garden… now that’s worth celebrating!
Lisa- you are definitely emulating the bee with all your garden work
Wild bee sightings are definitely a cause for celebration !
Lisa, I am so happy that you have bees already, and wish my temperatures would be warm enough for things to show any signs of life. Happy Spring to you!
Each year I’ve been holding my breath wondering if the wild populations have survived. I really do celebrate their return!
Thank you. It’s been a lovely spring-like week. March returns in the form of snow next week. At least I know my friends are safe and waiting!
Funny how we are so tuned in to that buzzing sound! Bees are coming out in drives here, I do wish that I was better at ID. I have no clue what types but they certainly are a welcomed sight/sound.
It’s such a good idea to plant gardens/flowers that are conducive to honey bees! We need to help them!