Bee early

It’s hard to believe we are still in April as the days are full of sunshine and warmth. The evenings are cool, so we enjoy a drink before dinner in the courtyard before coming indoors to enjoy the crackle and the heat of the fire.

We have noticed a few bees around, which does seem very early. Some have been a little bit slow and just crawling across the floor.

I think it’s just because we do not have an abundance of flowers out yet, although the peonies are starting to bloom. We have a beautiful soft, pale pink peony bush that has been first to flower. It looks gorgeous - with delicate translucent petals.

The bees do need a little bit of care, so Brian puts out a saucer of sugary liquid for them to drink, he likes to use a brightly coloured saucer to attract them - it seems to do the trick and help them on their way.