Bees love lavender in bloom. I'm pretty sure they are attracted to anything in bloom, especially where pollen or nectar is involved. I was impressed with the number of bees that showed up for duty in the lavender fields. Every plant, every day. I am not sure if I have said it before, but, they were so mellow, I could reach down and pet them, seriously. It was as if they were drunk on nectar. There were bumblebees and honeybees everywhere, but honestly
It was quite evident that it was the bumblebees that were loyal to the lavender. For every dozen bumblebees, there might be one honeybee. I noticed that for as sweet as the nectar of the lavender is, there were no wasps or hornets around. Unusual, in my opinion. But, not really. I asked the farmer and he said that it repels the wasps, which was news to me. Something to keep in mind to plant in my own garden.
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Because lavender is a fragrant plant, bees are wild about it, You can watch as the lavender calls out to the bees and they make a mad dash towards the lavender. It has so much to offer, with both pollen and nectar available.
The lavender season is winding down, very soon. There are still fields being harvested, but, the major blooming peaked this week so it will be all downhill from here. You can see the wildflowers, growing taller and free to stretch across the fields, wild and free, such that it is.
One of the sweetest sights to see is the way the bumble bees sleep overnight on the lavender. In the last few weeks, I have come upon this sight time and again in the peaceful mornings. They slowly wake up and *bumble* around for a little while. Have you ever seen a bee sleeping on a flower?
In the next week or so, the sunflower farm will officially open. So, we will be trading in the lavender for the sunflowers. I am not sure I am ready to let the lavender go, but, I am definitely ready to see a few sunflowers. It would be a rare occurrence if they cross over each other. We have pretty distinct seasons here in this area. In which season are you blooming? Perhaps I am saying that wrong. What is blooming in your countryside?
Field Hydrangeas. They just grow through the fields around here. I remember when I planted them in my garden and then found some in the fields. I felt like I wasted my money. Bulbs are one thing that I try to trade for. It works out well for everyone. Bulbs tend to double in bulbs after a few years. You can split them and give someone else a little pleasure or you can just keep them yourself, but, unless you have an incredibly large yard, you might run out of space. Sharing is the best deal going. Give one, get one. Spread the love.
Growing up, we used to pick black-eyed-susans in the fields back in Connecticut, a State in New England. Sandwiched in between the Atlantic Ocean and the once upon a time farmlands, there were seas of yellow flowers, just waiting to be picked. No lavender, but, plenty of happy little daisy-like flowers.
@MarketFriday cannot resist a few flowers here and there. I hope you don't mind, it is such an addictive little thing, clicking and posting flower pictures. Who can resist? Not me.
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*As always, there must be flowers to color my world. #alwaysaflower*
For centuries, flowers have held symbolic meaning for cultures. Their elegance and beauty are legendary. Do you speak the language of flowers? Do you have a flower that you consider your favorite?
