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Friday, 28 February 2014

Artichoke flowers



Bumble bees love artichoke flowers almost as much as me.

I always let mine flower after I have had my fill.

Some mornings they are still there burrowed right down.

Friday, 7 February 2014

Queen Anne's Lace


A beautiful beneficial flower to feed many smaller pollinators and parasitic wasps.

Tuesday, 4 February 2014

Quince


I think Quince flowers are one of my favourite. The way they unfurl is beautiful.

Then tiny fuzzy Quinces.