Sunday, November 2, 2008
Karma Kredits
First and foremost, I want to give credit to those that are supporting me in this rather large project.
Y'see, for the first time (and publicly, no less) I'm finally admitting that (work-wise folks) I'm not the strapping young lad I've always thought myself to be (especially being a modestly- built woman of mature years). Also a progressive ankle injury prevents me from doing the heavier work I used to do. (*flip flip* OK, crossing off learning Flamenco dancing from my to-do list. *sigh*) At least I now have a riding mower to help with hauling.
Anyway, I want to thank those that are helping me in any way whether it be physically, plant donations, website development, blog assists, and the occasional monetary gifts for plants, seeds, etc. And, while I will be thanking them here on the blog, I'm also making plans to remember their generosity in a more tangible way. Research shows that one of the best bee forage berry plants are elderberry. Next Spring I am planting the center of the ring with 8 elderberry plants (4 varieties). As they mature I will make jelly from the berries (after the bees have feasted on the nectar) and give the jelly to those that are supporting my efforts. Rosa rugusa roses are also bee forage favorites and (hopefully) I'll be able to include them in the ring next year. When mature I will collect their hips and make up packets of tea to accompany the jelly. The hips and the berries would not be possible without the bees and developing the sanctuary would be much harder without help from friends and fellow bee advocates.
Here are worker/helper bee-buddies to thank:
Extra special thanks to Craig P._______tilling
Pat J._________plants
Gennie K.______plants
Mary W.________plants
Anonymous______cash
This particular post will be kept updated and these good people not only have my thanks, but the bees and other pollinators (I'm sure) would voice thanks if they could. After all, helping the bees is, ultimately, helping everyone and everything else on our little closed eco-system called planet Earth. :-)
More garden buzz soon!
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