Reinbeau
Deeply Rooted
It's in the mid-40's out there, kinda sunny, so I took the opportunity to go out and spread some sand to mulch my lavenders. I went to a seminar at the Common Ground Fair last September and listened to a talk on growing lavender in Maine, and the woman suggested to mulch with sand, so when the weather gets milder (like it's going to be this week) and the top of the soil starts to thaw the sand will go down into the cracks and protect the roots. Helps to prevent heaving and drying. Makes sense to me!
I also took the opportunity to go down and check the hive. We were afraid they were dead once again on us, but I gave it a sharp rap with my knuckle and held my ear to the outside, and heard the annoyed buzz I was hoping for. They're alive! I'll make some fondant candy for them this week and we'll tuck it into the top of the hive - a little snack for them. :bee
It felt good, even for a few minutes, to walk around and be in the garden. They're all tucked in and resting. :rainbow-sun
I also took the opportunity to go down and check the hive. We were afraid they were dead once again on us, but I gave it a sharp rap with my knuckle and held my ear to the outside, and heard the annoyed buzz I was hoping for. They're alive! I'll make some fondant candy for them this week and we'll tuck it into the top of the hive - a little snack for them. :bee
It felt good, even for a few minutes, to walk around and be in the garden. They're all tucked in and resting. :rainbow-sun