Thing Two’s garden is all abuzz
by HML
Our week of sunny, hot weather did the trick and Thing Two’s seeds are flourishing, much to his satisfaction.
This year we have increased the amount of basil and chives, and Thing Two chose to add carrots, cucumbers, and pumpkins to his crop. One tomato plant has two tiny green tomatoes on it and we hope more will follow.
Our neighbor’s honeybees have provided much to observe this week as well.
Every day they cluster in the drainage holes of our peppermint and lemon mint pots. (but not the spearmint; we wonder why?) An internet search revealed that the bees are most likely collecting water from the mint pots and taking it to their nearby hive, where the water evaporates and cools down the hive.
Sure enough, if we watch closely, we can track the bees flying back and forth between the hive and our potted plants. We assume the water is minty and lemony fresh, and wonder what effect this will have on our neighbor’s honey.
It has been fascinating to watch our friendly little apian neighbors find a way to stay cool.
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