tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7603463878349085244.post7939881520845991540..comments2024-03-07T11:07:25.660+00:00Comments on Botanical Sketches and Other Stories: Buzzingshevaunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08210683459670654254noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7603463878349085244.post-28127153770945754812015-04-04T14:41:03.457+01:002015-04-04T14:41:03.457+01:00Thank you Mary. I can only imagine how delicious t...Thank you Mary. I can only imagine how delicious the honey from red gums is. Have you heard that they are spending millions developing robobees to artificially pollinate crops? It's such a pity that money couldn't be channelled into saving the bees instead... they make a garden such a beautiful place.shevaunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08210683459670654254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7603463878349085244.post-70365021040216984432015-04-04T02:08:40.998+01:002015-04-04T02:08:40.998+01:00What a lovely blog. In Australia we have native be...What a lovely blog. In Australia we have native bees that are under threat and commercial bees that produce the honey for sale. The best honey is from red gums. My garden in mid Autumn is full of bees due to flowering gums. I love your paintings.botanical maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01790475528751112223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7603463878349085244.post-8451000299149113912015-03-30T10:27:21.013+01:002015-03-30T10:27:21.013+01:00I hope you watched that video... it's AMAZING!...I hope you watched that video... it's AMAZING!! shevaunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08210683459670654254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7603463878349085244.post-66629063259829472492015-03-30T10:26:51.266+01:002015-03-30T10:26:51.266+01:00Candice, are you on facebook? I can send you a few...Candice, are you on facebook? I can send you a few links if you like. I never realised that there were so many different types of bee, or how you could tell the sex (I read that males are lazier, hairier and a little scruffier than females. They don't collect pollen... the females do all the work). Yes, plant and they will come.shevaunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08210683459670654254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7603463878349085244.post-64081075845599940302015-03-30T10:23:23.489+01:002015-03-30T10:23:23.489+01:00Thanks MonicaThanks Monicashevaunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08210683459670654254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7603463878349085244.post-50407815730362648682015-03-30T10:23:10.066+01:002015-03-30T10:23:10.066+01:00Story telling is what it's all about, ViStory telling is what it's all about, Vi <br />shevaunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08210683459670654254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7603463878349085244.post-38758470651745145662015-03-30T10:22:30.660+01:002015-03-30T10:22:30.660+01:00I can't wait to paint one too, E M. I went on ...I can't wait to paint one too, E M. I went on my first bee walk the other day and although we didn't see a lot of bees (too cold), the ones that we met were so calm. There are mainly Queens this time of year, all out looking for new hives.shevaunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08210683459670654254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7603463878349085244.post-13614529817672833492015-03-25T10:50:02.606+00:002015-03-25T10:50:02.606+00:00The first photo pulled me in - such light, airy, c...The first photo pulled me in - such light, airy, colorful spring looks all around and on the table :) The triptych is coming along nicely and you had the right idea to leave off the small conker. Now to watch the video...RH Carpenterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05497161758269292809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7603463878349085244.post-55444010956055800382015-03-24T12:06:07.691+00:002015-03-24T12:06:07.691+00:00This post is so full of interesting things that I&...This post is so full of interesting things that I'll need more time to digest it all! We organize our garden with bees and butterflies in mind. Last summer we had 5 (I think) types of bees buzzing around. Plant and they will come. Now, I must find out if there are bee monitor groups in my neck of the woods.Candicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11498377506427432386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7603463878349085244.post-26401516005291845372015-03-23T20:16:04.790+00:002015-03-23T20:16:04.790+00:00Nice blog post. Love the triptych!Nice blog post. Love the triptych!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14412575312885337376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7603463878349085244.post-52032598166331195762015-03-23T19:33:49.206+00:002015-03-23T19:33:49.206+00:00i love series as you know.... i love them to tell ...i love series as you know.... i love them to tell a story<br />vihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10734740377607163764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7603463878349085244.post-80728375475445129782015-03-23T16:24:31.381+00:002015-03-23T16:24:31.381+00:00Oh how I love bees. They begin to cover my rosemar...Oh how I love bees. They begin to cover my rosemary bushes in late winter when the blossoms appear. Did you know, early in the morning you can "pet" a bumblebee while he's sleepily lazing on a plant? They are so soft. And when they enter my trumpet vine blossoms, you can hear them "chatter." I can't wait to see you paint one!E.M. Corsahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14829869418729185410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7603463878349085244.post-3158471882508923322015-03-23T16:07:46.346+00:002015-03-23T16:07:46.346+00:00It is! I saw the first bee in our garden yesterda...It is! I saw the first bee in our garden yesterday - several weeks late. I'm so concerned. Most of our bulbs got flooded and haven't bloomed. I need to find a good Feb-March blooming shrub or 6 that doesn't mind wet feet for next spring.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18189367906082186492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7603463878349085244.post-41950851338891590302015-03-23T06:47:20.241+00:002015-03-23T06:47:20.241+00:00Thanks Janene. I will frame them together. The lit...Thanks Janene. I will frame them together. The little conker was just too small on it's own. I agree, pollinators are so important. I'm glad the people ( me included) are finally becoming aware of their plight. I know that they are worth €53million to the Irish economy per a nun, I can only imagine how valuable they are to the States. Good luck with the Filolishevaunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08210683459670654254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7603463878349085244.post-65110743452642092242015-03-23T03:31:45.754+00:002015-03-23T03:31:45.754+00:00What a great idea to do a triptych--not only will ...What a great idea to do a triptych--not only will they show well together but someone will probably be inspired to buy the set! They are looking beautiful already! Wonderful news that you will be doing a demo at the SBA exhibition--congratulations! I have been fascinated by bees and other pollinators lately too. It's an important topic for many reasons.Janenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08524256338602386374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7603463878349085244.post-5150057186432323082015-03-22T20:34:30.688+00:002015-03-22T20:34:30.688+00:00Aw thanks Laura! I wish I had more time to paint, ...Aw thanks Laura! I wish I had more time to paint, but there aren't enough hours in the day. Signing up to be a Bee Monitor is a great way to learn more about bees. Isn't that video brilliant??shevaunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08210683459670654254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7603463878349085244.post-40902731336111974432015-03-22T20:32:17.156+00:002015-03-22T20:32:17.156+00:00Thanks Claire. Apply to Bloom anyway and maybe I c...Thanks Claire. Apply to Bloom anyway and maybe I could bring the painting back with me when I fly back from London? I think people don't realise the harm that they are doing when they spray their roses, tomatoes or whatever. There needs to be more information given to the public.shevaunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08210683459670654254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7603463878349085244.post-47081033344439890942015-03-22T20:13:15.607+00:002015-03-22T20:13:15.607+00:00Another lovely blog post Shevaun. It's always...Another lovely blog post Shevaun. It's always a treat to see what you've been up to. Good for you for becoming a Bee Monitor! Thanks for the gardening advice too. BTW, I love the Attenborough clip at the end.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18189367906082186492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7603463878349085244.post-86061886153019089972015-03-22T19:30:44.913+00:002015-03-22T19:30:44.913+00:00beeutiful Shevaun, the paintings will look stunnin...beeutiful Shevaun, the paintings will look stunning together. Wish I could visit Bloom this year, not even sure I have enough dollar to post an artwork! The bee monitoring sounds great too. And I'll never understand anyone who uses pesticides! xxClairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04662262765034384467noreply@blogger.com