At this time of year the flowers have begun to fade. There is not as much food around for my friends the bees. NOT because winter is coming yet you understand! Even flowers need a break sometimes too you know. 
So I set up feeders for the bees. I make a drink for them of one part water and one part sugar. They have a feed and then store this in their hives topping up their winter honey. But I have to be careful that they do not drown. So all the trays of sugar water have interesting things in them for the bees to hold onto whilst they drink. 
There are special feeders that you can fit into your hive for when it is really cold but it is NOT COLD just a wee bit chilly. Time for a cardi for me and some extra special drinkies for the bees.
The Gypsy summer or the last of the summer wine or something like that is yet to come. In fact the grapes are getting very close to harvest. It is so lovely outside today, and I shall be spending the whole day outside in the garden too. Perfect garden weather. 
So, sshh.
We are having a very quiet feeding frenzy. There is a wee buzz. 
Have a lovely colourful weekend.
c
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So glad you directed to this bee post-it is fantastic. Don’t you love it when the girls all come out for a bit of food? I could sit and watch for the better part of a morning.