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Denise G's avatar

Ha, I had the same thought with my lavender and cut exactly 5 sprigs - it is always filled with bees, so I didn't want to take the flowers away!

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Tan Summers's avatar

That's lovely of you to think of the bees.

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Lauren Dillon's avatar

We grew artichokes this year for the first time, one plant and we ate seven artichokes from it. For curiosity’s sake, we let the last go. It turned into a beautiful bright purple thistle and the bees loved it. Until a white crab jumping spider grabbed one and sucked its juices out in front of me.

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Clara Parkes's avatar

Yikes!

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Kathy Sieg's avatar

I love that saying! Be charitable, also; kind, thoughtful before speaking, give smiles and greetings like candy, see others with an open heart....and any other quality that will spark joy in others and ourselves.

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Clara Parkes's avatar

And I like thinking that wealth extends to one's natural bounty, not just what's in the bank.

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Joanna tousey's avatar

Pretty!

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Anne Rutledge's avatar

A great motto for the swells in Washington!!

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Elizabeth Ann's avatar

What A timely quote.

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Angella Stimson's avatar

I hadn’t thought of the bees’ needs!

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Susan Hammond's avatar

A picture worthy of framing.

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Bob's avatar

Take what you need and leave the resr - Wanona LaDuke (I think)

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Penny's avatar

Will have to try that,love lavender 💜

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Ellen Riordan's avatar

I agree, I looked at mine yesterday and thought the same❤️

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Jackie Sideman's avatar

Very nice. Thank you.

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Beth Potter's avatar

Less is more especially when it benefits others. Nice image of your modest bundle.

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Kathleen Allan's avatar

Love lavender and this photo. Generosity is your middle name. Lucky bees!

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Linda S's avatar

Absolutely!!!

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