tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7175981378563441793.post6069012454288768259..comments2024-01-05T16:02:46.414+00:00Comments on Allotments 4 you: All about the bees!!!!Tanya.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08436595615435609755noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7175981378563441793.post-12972237282367667332013-05-17T08:47:57.130+01:002013-05-17T08:47:57.130+01:00I agree Ann. It has given me time to step back and...I agree Ann. It has given me time to step back and really think about what I want to achieve with the space.Tanya.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08436595615435609755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7175981378563441793.post-38608289520959727402013-04-29T20:03:09.086+01:002013-04-29T20:03:09.086+01:00even though it may be disappointing that you can&#...even though it may be disappointing that you can't start with the bees this year just think of how better prepared you will be for next year.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12886333496997952719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7175981378563441793.post-25427757428799482052013-04-29T13:39:54.054+01:002013-04-29T13:39:54.054+01:00It is wonderful to have the allotments where they ...It is wonderful to have the allotments where they are...of course if you turn 180 degrees then you can see some houses...but I don't mind that as mine is just there and living so close to the allotments is a god send!!Tanya.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08436595615435609755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7175981378563441793.post-8543807136530409002013-04-29T13:38:51.824+01:002013-04-29T13:38:51.824+01:00This is true Jo....but it seems such a long time a...This is true Jo....but it seems such a long time ago since I decided I would like to keep bees that I am getting a little impatient!!<br /><br />Guess I will just have to devote that impatience into creating the perfect bee haven!Tanya.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08436595615435609755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7175981378563441793.post-358801765610193302013-04-29T13:37:39.618+01:002013-04-29T13:37:39.618+01:00These ones I got were just climbing roses Sue but ...These ones I got were just climbing roses Sue but I know what you mean about the dog roses. I will be hopefully getting some of these in the near future along with many more wild plants/flowers.<br /><br />Will be writing a fire pit post this week!!Tanya.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08436595615435609755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7175981378563441793.post-30497672521927725332013-04-29T13:36:15.738+01:002013-04-29T13:36:15.738+01:00I do really like the area in which I live in and s...I do really like the area in which I live in and spring (now it's finally arrived!) is such a wonderful and vibrant month for us.<br /><br />I am loving my bee course and will be telling you all more about it soon. xTanya.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08436595615435609755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7175981378563441793.post-18763740684191508532013-04-29T13:35:02.946+01:002013-04-29T13:35:02.946+01:00Thanks Tammy, excited, nervous, apprehensive are a...Thanks Tammy, excited, nervous, apprehensive are all feelings I am having about the bees but you are right about the space...by the time I have finished it is going to be a little nature reserve set on the allotments!!<br /><br />I will check out Jeff Buckley's rendition of 'Hallelujah', it is a song I love. xTanya.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08436595615435609755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7175981378563441793.post-79844635949078185112013-04-29T13:32:55.799+01:002013-04-29T13:32:55.799+01:00This is true Ratty, lots more time to get things j...This is true Ratty, lots more time to get things just right!Tanya.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08436595615435609755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7175981378563441793.post-29045995831449014802013-04-29T13:32:28.398+01:002013-04-29T13:32:28.398+01:00It is better Tanya but it seems to be taking such ...It is better Tanya but it seems to be taking such a long time for my bees to become a part of the plot. Maybe if the decision had been granted earlier by the allotment committee I would be a lot farther on by now and have the bees in.<br /><br />But on the other hand it does mean what I plant now is going to have a good year to develop to produce lovely food for the bee when I do get them.<br /><br />As for the Rotavator..I wouldn't have used it near to the hives at all.Tanya.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08436595615435609755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7175981378563441793.post-67241111375957305542013-04-29T10:09:44.712+01:002013-04-29T10:09:44.712+01:00A good place to have an allotment - great views th...A good place to have an allotment - great views that you can<br />look at in between the hard work of preparing the ground. All the best with the bee course! Linda Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10634839688042592781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7175981378563441793.post-74046269744875802382013-04-29T09:33:49.267+01:002013-04-29T09:33:49.267+01:00There's no point in rushing these things. By n...There's no point in rushing these things. By next year, you'll have the plot cleared and how you want it, and then you can devote your time to the bees.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7175981378563441793.post-51059676877202714222013-04-29T08:43:50.375+01:002013-04-29T08:43:50.375+01:00Are you buying single roses more like dog roses as...Are you buying single roses more like dog roses as I would imagine that the bees would prefer those to the traditional multi petalled varieties.<br /><br />By the way don't miss your chance to win the fire pit!Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7175981378563441793.post-76461447877379403312013-04-29T04:53:32.188+01:002013-04-29T04:53:32.188+01:00Dear Tanya, It looks so beautiful where you are. E...Dear Tanya, It looks so beautiful where you are. Everything looks so green and nice. <br />You are working hard and I am sure you will have everything cleaned up in know time. <br />I hope all is going well with your courses and that you enjoy it. <br />I hope the weather is nice for your long weekend next week.<br />Blessings dear. Catherine xoCatherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04945906301035526440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7175981378563441793.post-148779986536446182013-04-28T23:30:08.121+01:002013-04-28T23:30:08.121+01:00Well now! That is going to be quite a lovely space...Well now! That is going to be quite a lovely space once you're through with it...oh I'm so excited to see the bee colony once you get it all set up. That sounds like an exciting venture, Tanya, and I wish you all the best with it! ^_^<br /><br />Thank you for stopping by and commenting...I am so happy you enjoyed the song..I've been into a lot Jeff Buckley's music lately...Have you ever heard his rendition of "hallelujah"? It is so moving.<br /><br />Anyway, I hope you are having a beautiful Sunday...and a joyous new week to come!<br /><br />xoxo,<br />Tammy<3Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10426777470209507504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7175981378563441793.post-89966613165877939302013-04-28T20:45:07.052+01:002013-04-28T20:45:07.052+01:00I think now you'll have time to get things exa...I think now you'll have time to get things exactly right for the bees next time. Rick (Ratty)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04062449024949497557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7175981378563441793.post-69610423451169218922013-04-28T20:36:49.366+01:002013-04-28T20:36:49.366+01:00It's better to not rush it Tanya...that way yo...It's better to not rush it Tanya...that way you can focus on getting the bees sorted rather than bees and land at the same time. They probably wouldn't take kindly to rotovator action near their hive anyway!<br /><br />Have fun in the rest of your bee course :) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03861108457109878599noreply@blogger.com