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Siobhan Horsley's avatar

Thank you, I found this really interesting - lots that I didn't know. I especially liked the bumblebee illustration, I am enjoying seeing them buzzing around again this spring.

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Chantal Bourgonje's avatar

I love those bumblebees, there's been a giant one buzzing around our garden the last few days and makes you feel spring is near! Thank you for the compliment for my bumblebee illustration. I did that one in silverpoint, an old renaissance drawing technique that allows you to work really finely.

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Amy Huntington's avatar

So interesting about the bumble bee vs other bees and their access to nectar from the red clover. Red clover is our “state flower” but I recently learned it’s not native to Vermont, (where I live.) thanks for sharing!!

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Chantal Bourgonje's avatar

How interesting, I didn't know that red clover is a state flower. Great honour indeed for the humble clover. I love gaining all these bits of knowledge about our flowers. Thank you.

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