Gratitude - Bees

This picture was taken today, the bees were in the alyssum, I don't blame them, 

it smells wonderful. 

These tiny little creatures, yes, the ones who's sting can hurt so bad, are some of our best friends.  With the devastating loss of so many of them comes a reminder of just how important they are to us.  Without them we would have no food, the crops would not be pollinated and basically it's the growing things that keep us all alive, including other creatures.  So, we would starve to death.

Occasionally I can smell some poison that some neighbor has sprayed to kill the "insects" and they never think nor care about the consequences.  The bees are welcome in my yard, dandelions and flowers grow and the bees are welcomed.  I'm thankful for the bees.        Diane

Bees & Bee Balm

I love to watch the bees, especially these huge bumble bees, in the bee balm.  These big ones just crawl around and feast and crawl around on the flowers till the flower just falls apart.  I wish I could reach out my hand and stroke the velvety hairs - it's almost big enough to be a pet.        Diane

Blue Heaven

This huge bumblebee was partaking of the goodness these mountain bluets had to offer today. It was SO big, it looked big enough to pet. It was fun just watching the bees enjoying the flowers.
And here are some who took a shortcut by way of the bar.

God bless you, Diane

Bee My Guest

This is a section of a block I have out by the alley for the deer, or squirrels or whoever is hungry. Two days ago it was a sunny beautiful day and as I walked by I noticed two honeybees dining on it. I couldn't believe that the bees were out this early. But I was glad I had something for them.
God bless you, Diane