tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6567570657415441093.post8087746092096159237..comments2024-01-02T08:09:30.525-08:00Comments on Kale for Sale: The Vanishing of the BeesKale for Salehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02467378353738682141noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6567570657415441093.post-54719205803288197022012-05-14T06:49:11.577-07:002012-05-14T06:49:11.577-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Barbara Wildehttp://www.pestcontrolgroup.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6567570657415441093.post-81042044486430865262010-11-02T22:21:06.536-07:002010-11-02T22:21:06.536-07:00Audrey - There were more pollinators on my back de...Audrey - There were more pollinators on my back deck too. I actually got a few squash when years before there were only blossoms, which I also enjoyed but the squash, they're something else. Thanks for the tip on the book. I haven't heard of it before but will look for it now.Kale for Salehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02467378353738682141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6567570657415441093.post-74288838342598479512010-11-02T10:08:56.084-07:002010-11-02T10:08:56.084-07:00Hi Katrina, thanks for this great post. I felt lik...Hi Katrina, thanks for this great post. I felt like we saw more pollinators around the garden this year, in spite of the bad weather, maybe because of all of the mini beekeeping operations that are springing up. If you haven't you might check out Rowan Jacobsen's Fruitless Fall. Great book about same.Audreyhttp://eatlocal.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6567570657415441093.post-12987666654408308832010-10-31T21:47:46.144-07:002010-10-31T21:47:46.144-07:00Kelly - You're the best. Thank you.
Kumi -...Kelly - You're the best. Thank you. <br /><br />Kumi - Those cats! How nice to see those cats again. I reaffirmed buying local again too by going away for a few days. All fun but how nice to return home to our own food. <br /><br />Sharon Lovejoy - I love a good label reader! Yes! Thanks for the recommendation of the book, what a great title, and the information about the native bees. There was nothing in this film about native bees and they certainly sound deserving of at least a supporting role. One story at a time I suppose. The native bees go onto the list of solutions. The good news grows.Kale for Salehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02467378353738682141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6567570657415441093.post-57072773754593480492010-10-31T08:53:52.878-07:002010-10-31T08:53:52.878-07:00Of course I love bees, but I REALLY LOVE native be...Of course I love bees, but I REALLY LOVE native bees. If you have the chance to read A Blessing of .<br /><br />Toads, A Gardener's Guide to Living with Nature," you'll learn about Orchard Mason bees and other natives...bumblebees, etc. Mason bees are able to pollinate long before imported honey bees can get out to work their magic. I think honey bees need about a 55 degree temp, but the Mason bees are already at work ensuring a fruit crop. Although our native bees aren't social (hives) they do a good job, but they don't make honey.<br /><br />I miss your writing when you're away,<br /><br />Cheers,<br /><br />Sharon Lovejoy Writes from Sunflower House and a Little Green Island<br /><br />P.S. Trader Joe's has really surprised me with lots of Chinese products (canned beans etc.) I return them and tell them why I don't want them.<br /><br />LOCAL, LOCAL, LOCAL, LOCAL!Sharon Lovejoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04321160956925191137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6567570657415441093.post-12647493656399106732010-10-30T14:24:08.676-07:002010-10-30T14:24:08.676-07:00Thanks for this post. I did not know about Chines...Thanks for this post. I did not know about Chinese honey diluted with other ingredients. Although I never buy Chinese products any longer for various reasons (too many to list here), I'm glad to reaffirm the reasons why I am buying local once again. I'm sure to watch the documentary.Kumihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02606289467283199796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6567570657415441093.post-46697662872685942712010-10-29T23:55:39.653-07:002010-10-29T23:55:39.653-07:00sigh. so nice to read you again.sigh. so nice to read you again.Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05004659288503834211noreply@blogger.com