while in the greenhouse today, I discovered that a leaf-cutter bee has taken up residence in a pot containing a pepper plant. I watched for 20 mins as the bee repeatedly arrived carrying a small piece of leaf, disappeared down a hole in the soil surface and then reappeared and exited the greenhouse via the permanently open window vent. I understand that the leaf pieces are used the build egg cells/chambers.
Fascinating to watch. Not sure if I'll get much of a crop from that particular plant if there's a bee burrowing around in the roots but quite happy to leave it bee (sic) if it's happy enough. Feel quite honoured really.
Fascinating to watch. Not sure if I'll get much of a crop from that particular plant if there's a bee burrowing around in the roots but quite happy to leave it bee (sic) if it's happy enough. Feel quite honoured really.
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