Feeds:
Posts
Comments

Posts Tagged ‘pollination’

Cereusly busy bee

Posted in Animals, Casita Colibrí, Flora, Gardens, tagged , , , , , , , , on July 26, 2021| 2 Comments »

This morning: Four Night Blooming Cereus flowers and one seriously busy bee!

Life in the rooftop garden.

Read Full Post »

Nourishing body and soul

Posted in Animals, Casita Colibrí, Flora, Gardens, Science & Nature, tagged , , , , , , , , on July 21, 2016| 2 Comments »

This morning I was greeted by several flowers on my night blooming cereus, with one acting as a rich playground and dining room for a guest in the garden — a very welcome honey bee.

P1200427_crop

I have no idea how long she had wiggled and wallowed before I saw her.  I stood mesmerized for a minute or two before running into my apartment to get a camera.

P1200439_crop

I continued to be intrigued by her industry and pleasure for another five (plus) minutes before returning inside — letting her continue in privacy, while I turned to my morning cup of coffee and bowl of cereal.

P1200430_crop

She may have been nourishing her body, but she was also nourishing my soul.

My entry in Cee’s photo challenge.

Save

Save

Read Full Post »