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Comment by Cylia on April 25, 2011 at 10:36pm

We know that some of the cocoons have hatched because we saw evidence of bee poop on both bee condos. Funny eh!   Our fruit trees are in bloom too, even with this cool weather.  

Comment by Cylia on April 13, 2011 at 7:20am

Yes, I read somewhere that even for vegetables that self-pollinate (and thank goodness there are some), that crop production is increased with bees.  All types of bees are crucial for our survival.

It was such a wonderful sight, just after we had nailed up the bee condo, this mason bee shows up, with his face covered in pollen.

Comment by Randy Chatterjee on April 12, 2011 at 10:56pm

Spring has sprung, and green shoots are emerging from the ground everywhere (and I don't mean grass).  Food plantings in this city are rising faster than our skyscrapers, and thank goodness, because we have a lot of mouths to feed.

All of these vegetables--on decks, patios, roofs, empty lots, boulevards, and back yards--will need pollination, and these tireless bees are a critical part of our food security, as well as a great overall contributor to our entire ecosystem at every level.

Great photo!