tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066940655894046331.post8985104544852024590..comments2024-03-20T05:26:50.167+00:00Comments on Blue Borage: Catching Up...Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02792703802542843791noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066940655894046331.post-87424019975778463642013-05-03T22:05:03.993+01:002013-05-03T22:05:03.993+01:00Thanks Elizabeth. I agree that suddenly there'...Thanks Elizabeth. I agree that suddenly there's March, April and May gardening to do all at once. And I'm glad I stopped overlooking the wood anemones because I was impatient to see bluebells; I've since discovered some local woods where the ground, at this time of year, has been a beautiful white haze. Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02792703802542843791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066940655894046331.post-53322966804951128302013-05-03T20:19:30.000+01:002013-05-03T20:19:30.000+01:00I do so identify with the "will I catch up&qu...I do so identify with the "will I catch up" sensation! Everything was so slow here and now it seems that everything which should have happened in March and early April is happening right now. So sorry to hear about your bees. Another friend who is a bee keeper had the same experience just last week. And I too love wood anemones. I would say they are my favourite flower except that I know I will change my mind all summer long!Elizabeth Musgravehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09473705107636868753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066940655894046331.post-54974834064454073792013-05-02T16:04:37.662+01:002013-05-02T16:04:37.662+01:00Thanks Helen. The anemones are really blooming thi...Thanks Helen. The anemones are really blooming this year, they're looking stunning. I was very sad to lose this colony, and also surprised, because they'd always been such a strong one.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02792703802542843791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066940655894046331.post-51445199010076585572013-05-02T15:56:50.688+01:002013-05-02T15:56:50.688+01:00Thank you Michelle. Yes; there is always so much t...Thank you Michelle. Yes; there is always so much to do at this time of year. Fortunately, I do feel as though I am starting to make some progress at last.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02792703802542843791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066940655894046331.post-4080078921915874012013-05-01T10:53:54.901+01:002013-05-01T10:53:54.901+01:00Beautiful photographs, and I agree the anemones sh...Beautiful photographs, and I agree the anemones should be enjoyed in their own right, they are lovely! So sorry to hear about the bees, it must be very upsetting. Keep well! Helen.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066940655894046331.post-81379078146926302682013-05-01T05:32:48.523+01:002013-05-01T05:32:48.523+01:00I often feel that way...so overwhelmed and as if I...I often feel that way...so overwhelmed and as if I will never ever get it all done. I have made some headway, so I hope we can enjoy it all very soon. I wish the same for you. I so enjoyed all the wildlife in your garden.The Sage Butterflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06252906325012065829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066940655894046331.post-80362671699915382922013-04-29T15:07:22.522+01:002013-04-29T15:07:22.522+01:00Thanks Charlie. Sorry to hear you haven't bee...Thanks Charlie. Sorry to hear you haven't been well. Hopefully warm spring weather will rejuvenate us all.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02792703802542843791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066940655894046331.post-42294446767387456642013-04-29T05:52:39.984+01:002013-04-29T05:52:39.984+01:00Your garden is wonderful and the photos were very ...Your garden is wonderful and the photos were very enjoyable. I have been working through health issues this past winter so I can appreciate your feeling of having missed some of the spring. Charlie@Seattle Trekkerhttp://www.seattletrekker.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066940655894046331.post-61812113385742792942013-04-26T18:02:08.007+01:002013-04-26T18:02:08.007+01:00Thanks Pauline - I feel so much better now. I cert...Thanks Pauline - I feel so much better now. I certainly share your love of primroses; it's lovely to see that they are still flowering and looking wonderful.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02792703802542843791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066940655894046331.post-16489161092868573612013-04-26T13:12:48.934+01:002013-04-26T13:12:48.934+01:00So sorry to hear that you have been ill, hope you ...So sorry to hear that you have been ill, hope you are feeling much better now that spring seems to have arrived. Fancy your pheasants eating your anemones while mine ignore those and stick to fritillaries! Primroses everywhere mean springtime to me, such a pretty flower!Paulinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16057764572761794703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066940655894046331.post-40186605048749392042013-04-25T20:22:12.756+01:002013-04-25T20:22:12.756+01:00Thanks KeithThanks KeithWendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02792703802542843791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066940655894046331.post-771030237570798182013-04-25T15:47:23.604+01:002013-04-25T15:47:23.604+01:00Wendy I love these beautiful images of spring!!! Wendy I love these beautiful images of spring!!! Optimistic Existentialisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11507986337866049924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066940655894046331.post-83583744786771175622013-04-24T20:27:16.277+01:002013-04-24T20:27:16.277+01:00Thanks Janet. I think I'm too tempted to keep ...Thanks Janet. I think I'm too tempted to keep comparing this year with other years but I'll just have to accept that everything is going to be later this year. And I've been talking to other local beekeepers this week and it seems many colonies have been lost this winter.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02792703802542843791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066940655894046331.post-31587838262036855062013-04-24T20:08:13.152+01:002013-04-24T20:08:13.152+01:00Hi Wendy, glad you are feeling better again, and I...Hi Wendy, glad you are feeling better again, and I think you have timed it just about right, it is only just warm enough to be sowing seeds etc. I think we are all careering around trying to catch up, and the special offers I am bombarded with almost daily suggests that the plant and seed suppliers have been suffering as well. Lovely primroses and butterflies, and so sad about the bee colony. As you say, all to frequent an experience judging by what a friend of mine who is an experienced bee keeper says. He counts it as a miracle if he doesn't lose a colony nowadays.Janet/Plantaliscioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15605580157193047780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066940655894046331.post-89029890186095946702013-04-24T16:03:02.956+01:002013-04-24T16:03:02.956+01:00Thanks Annie. I'm definitely feeling much bett...Thanks Annie. I'm definitely feeling much better because of this spell of lovely warm weather. I think the long, cold winter was the last blow for the bees after a cold, wet summer; my surviving bees really need a "perfect" summer now to build up. Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02792703802542843791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066940655894046331.post-83219708469705487242013-04-24T15:42:44.703+01:002013-04-24T15:42:44.703+01:00Hi Wendy, Sorry to hear that you have been poorly,...Hi Wendy, Sorry to hear that you have been poorly, I hope you are continuing to improve, the spring sunshine will help. I'm sure you'll be able to catch up soon, I think everyone is a bit behind this year. Sorry to hear about the bees that must make you sad, a difficult long winter for bees. Annie xAnnie_Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03140041665657746319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066940655894046331.post-19544582722846460642013-04-23T20:31:21.441+01:002013-04-23T20:31:21.441+01:00Thanks JulieThanks JulieWendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02792703802542843791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066940655894046331.post-73822763396222481312013-04-23T18:34:35.470+01:002013-04-23T18:34:35.470+01:00Beautiful photosBeautiful photosJulie Hargreaveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17960929133275564117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066940655894046331.post-71823662942249112802013-04-23T13:54:37.130+01:002013-04-23T13:54:37.130+01:00Thanks W&W. It's great to hear you have a ...Thanks W&W. It's great to hear you have a bold robin; they quickly learn it's worth following a gardener about! I'm delighted to see the male Blackcap, and, as I said above, I'm now hoping to see a female.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02792703802542843791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066940655894046331.post-15334305740811743732013-04-23T13:30:35.254+01:002013-04-23T13:30:35.254+01:00What fabulous photos! You're so lucky to have...What fabulous photos! You're so lucky to have all that wildlife in reach. I do my best by planting things for bees and I have a tame robin that enjoys my digging sessions. Love the blackcap photo especially :) Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066940655894046331.post-12764897826852406002013-04-23T09:46:41.611+01:002013-04-23T09:46:41.611+01:00Thanks Rose. It's interesting that you should ...Thanks Rose. It's interesting that you should mention the male/female Blackcaps; I've only seen male Blackcaps this year here and locally and I've been waiting to see a female. Commas and Peacocks aren't unusual here, but there are some butterflies I would expect to see that I haven't seen for a while - certainly not last year. And our visiting ducks are characters, but I just wish they would nest somewhere sensible.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02792703802542843791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066940655894046331.post-10383568435290095082013-04-23T02:48:38.286+01:002013-04-23T02:48:38.286+01:00The wood anenome is a gorgeous bloom, you're l...The wood anenome is a gorgeous bloom, you're lucky to have them.<br />We have female blackcaps visit, but no male - and my friend has the males and no females...we live only 60 or so yards apart and provide the same foods, I still live in hope for a male though.<br />I had to look up the comma butterfly - I've never seen one, but we do have the lovely peacocks. Bumble bees have been out in force all weekend here too, they are delightful to watch. Sorry that you have lost a colony of bees. I'd love some but it wouldn't be sensible where we live.<br />Your duck made me smile, they're such comical creatures! <br />Enjoy your beautiful Spring flowers. Hope you are fully recovered now.<br />Very best wishes<br />Rose<br />x<br /><br />Rose H (UK)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03502158211136467582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066940655894046331.post-20635095297915591352013-04-22T19:51:47.583+01:002013-04-22T19:51:47.583+01:00Thanks Snowbird. I'm glad to be feeling better...Thanks Snowbird. I'm glad to be feeling better at last. I'd been looking out for my first butterfly, so I was delighted to see these two. I think you're right that my bees are just one example of how many species have suffered in our cold spring. Hopefully everything will benefit now from some warm sun - and we can make up for lost time!Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02792703802542843791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066940655894046331.post-49189865171984104882013-04-22T19:41:06.657+01:002013-04-22T19:41:06.657+01:00Thanks Angie. I'm feeling fine now. I'm qu...Thanks Angie. I'm feeling fine now. I'm quite fond of my bees so I am upset that I've lost some. Glad you've had your first bumblebees; I think spring is reaching us all at last.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02792703802542843791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066940655894046331.post-5434553288359537862013-04-22T17:33:35.690+01:002013-04-22T17:33:35.690+01:00Oh you POOR thing, flu is bad enough but to have a...Oh you POOR thing, flu is bad enough but to have a lung infection too....I hope you are feeling well now.<br /><br />What a BEAUTIFUL set of pics, they really cheered me up, especially the close ups of those wonderful butterflies.<br /><br />How awful to lose a colony of bees, the weather has been dreadful and must have a terrible effect on many species, good luck with the rest of the bees.<br /> <br />How lucky you are to be able to see the wood anemone, I've never seen it but anemone are one of my favorite flowers and are just popping up now.<br /><br />I know what you mean about being behind, I think we're all two months behind with everything......let's hope we have a good year weather wise so we can get out and catch up.<br /><br />A lovely post.....as always.xxxx <br />Snowbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08572555410663928295noreply@blogger.com