bee & bug house | |
a bee (& bug) house for solitary bees. built sept2011. inhabited summer 2012. |
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Finished house, ready to mount on a 4x4 post in the garden (waiting for concrete to dry). I was first attracted to these by way of images I'd seen of different houses and insect walls. --- a nice sculptural element that is also a benefit to the local insect community... |
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Some initial layout and block cutting, recycled metal shelf for a roof. |
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bee house detail The wood pieces are loose, though tightly packed, so they can be removed for drying and cleaning if necessary (the roof should provide a fair amount of protection). |
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Here it is mounted and set up in the garden, facing south for warmth. The bees are still all over the California lilac, in the foreground here, - it's mid-September and there are still blossoms coming out - as well as the lavender and fading echinaceas just down the way, so they may find it - if not, it will be waiting come spring... |
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© jamie newton |