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Gardening

littlemissmartypants

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3. I'm finding dead bumblebees. It worries me.

Reply to NJCher (Original post)

Tue May 20, 2025, 08:12 PM

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I have several enormous azaleas and the bees are abundant as long as they're blooming. But now, I only have a couple of hybrid plants that are still blooming.

The gardenias have started blooming now so I hope the bees will stick around a little while longer.

I'm hoping to add more bee and dragonfly friendly plants soon after I meet with my landscaper next week. Dragonflies are supposed to eat mosquitoes.

The cornflower shot is really lovely, Cher!

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How's the Bee Situation in Your Garden? [View all] NJCher Tuesday OP

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I'm finding dead bumblebees. It worries me. littlemissmartypants Tuesday #3

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According to my wife, she is seeing bees on her flowers. Emile Thursday #10

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A bit early for bees here Figarosmom Yesterday #12

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