Bubbling Through the Gardens

I read recently that bubble bees are on the decline in England. Overly intensive farming, gardening methods that has destroyed their natural habitats have contributed to this decline. On our land, however, the bubble bees seem to be thriving. I caught one resting underneath a sunflower early this morning. They buzz around our flower and vegetable garden and amongst the thistles at the edges of the forest.

I have always admired bubble bees and their docile quality and chubby yellow and black bodies.

I knew there was a reason I decided to let the clover flourish in our gardens.