Wonderful. That tooth!!! OMG! Good on you with the bee, particularly as you’re allergic to them! Sandy T is a fascinating lady. Enjoy the changing weather. Sending hugs and best wishes. 🤗🤗
This charming post brought me a huge lift this morning as I drank my coffee. Love reading about your magical Tasmanian life. And those tiny little embroidered eggs…!!! Really?? Precious.
P. S. As we all know , The Trumpet does not read books. Also I’m quite sure it is not in the best of health as is being reported. It is such a toxic stew, poor thing. Here in the US we just wait and see. …
I love seeing your Easter decorations. I miss decorating for Easter: decorating the eggs, putting up the tree, the fluffy bunnies, I even had a set of little easter houses with lights in them for my kids when they were growing up. It was a big deal for me growing up and then also celebrating with my kids. My enthusiasm over the years has faded; I don't know why really. But your photos and descriptions brought back some of the magic, so thank you for that! Your stitched eggs are gorgeous!!! Such a talented lady...❤️🪺🌺
Oooh, Kate. I'd love a hive in our garden! A friend along the orad has one and he is loving the whole thing. Bees' knees!
Our Easter celebration was yesterday - fish dinner with the family. Today they are mountain biking and doing their thing and tomorrow, we're heading away for a special picnic. Last Easter, I was in hospital and missed everything, although the Easter Bunny did find my room and left me a golden egg which was lovely.
Have a peaceful break and may the Easter Bunny find you and leave goodies for you!
Oh, Prue, this lovely post was so very chock full of specialness! The Pup getting a treat from the Pup Tooth Fairy is just precious. The fact that you create gardens for the pollinators when you’re allergic to bees warmed my heart. And the pic of you and your Ballet Girls…you’re all just gorgeous!
Chocolate, egg trees, and hand-crafted Easter “eggs”… what a wonderful way to celebrate! Wishing you and yours a lovely Easter time!
Susan, I actually want a hive in the garden. I'm sure I'd be okay. We already have a big bee population in the garden anyway. What do you think? We have an apiarist who keeps hives on our farm and his honey is to die for - all the more special because its coming from trees and pasture in our paddocks.
What a wonderful idea! More bees in the world 😊 It sounds like you have plenty of forage for a hive… plus you could get on-site training from your apiarist!
You’re so welcome…here’s to lots of chocolate bunny rabbits tomorrow 🤩
I know the “grass is always greener” yet I feel your life seems so lovely. Tasmania sounds magical. I live in the Pacific Northwest and it has it’s beauty but so much city and peopleeeee😂😂
Trust me, Vickie, we have our share of city and people and right now ALL those folk have migrated to the coast for the holiday which is why husband and self have migrated to the city where the streets are awfully quiet. We'll head back when the interlopers are gone. Just to show how 'lovely' (not), the incomers are, my son was at our cottage this morning and said our wheelie bin had been hefted into the horsechestnut tree. Apparently there was a massive party down the road last night. No supervision and very loud. TG we were away from the cottage.
I'll let you know re pup sitter... how cool it would be!
What a wonderful, rich posting! I have always loved dying Easter eggs both with grandchildren and by myself. I decided this year to "splurge" and by a dozen eggs, regardless of price to continue a practice I love. My honey found a dye kit featuring organic dyes which were lovely, diffuse colors. Even though my grandsons are 13 and 10, they still enjoy our tradition at Easter. And the deviled eggs were devoured several days later! As my family will be traveling tomorrow, our Easter dinner will be a quiet one of lamb, asparagus, new potatoes and strawberry rhubarb pie! My church will be celebrating a ceremony of sharing flowers to acknowledge the importance of each in the congregation building a beautiful bouquet. Today is another day of resilience and resistance in our small university town. Love, justice, freedom shall prevail...
Lost arts and lost crucial creatures! I had two bee hives when in Colorado with my organic garden. They taught me many, many things. I have one truly to make a hive in the bow of my being-repaired wooden ship and I much discourage her stubborn little self, almost daily. Stay tuned! Happy Easter. ~J
Late to the party (and late with my own Substacky efforts these days!) but here nonetheless! I always read your posts a few times Prue and find something different each time. I love the flow that you manage to create each week and the twists and turns that your mind takes. Your eggs are an absolute marvel - I am astonished that you can do such fine work, true artistry. And (of course) I too absolutely love bees for many reasons: they are/were the Industrial symbol in Manchester; the bumblebee is essentially a grumbling Teddy bear; one of my nephews (who was born in the wrong century, for sure!) is an arch beekeeper and has won more than a few prestigious contests for his honey, the Royal Fair here being one! (And it is *delicious* so light, floral!) I know we are obviously in very different zones but thought you might like this piece I wrote last year. https://www.nextavenue.org/how-to-bee-a-good-gardener/
There are so many things to learn about bees in general. Prior to writing this article, I was completely unaware of the differences between our lovely "native" bees and the ones that came over with the colonist types. It's fascinating stuff. Happiest Easter Prue and thanks again for another lovely post xo
I've just read the article you wrote and found the idea that encouraging domestic bees places our own native bees under threat interesting and plausible. It makes my view of the apiarist at our farm a little different. But then I wonder with a lot of fallen timber and much bush shelter, whether the solitaries and the native bees are being provided for regardless. Golly I hope so.
Re the eggs, thank you. I'll make you one. I've already told Sabrina Simpson that I will do one for her as I love doing them. My designs are always fairly similar but they're the ones I love more than anything. Birds interchange with hives and baskets, but every egg always comes with bees and dragonflies and is always in wistful, very soft colours. Bit of whimsy.
Oooo thank you, Prue!! And certainly not to shame anyone about the bees! I just had no idea how important the local ones are or that they even existed. And you're right ofcourse - providing habitat and food for them is key and you're already offering up quite a bounty! xo
Prue, I read this when it came out but didn't make time to comment. So many little nuggets of deliciousness here -- like a crumb trail.
I have a local friend who is a native bee scientist and knows more than I could ever dream of knowing about them and their cousins. The lab where he works is threatened by the administration's funding cuts, so they have recently had scores of volunteers helping to get all the specimens cataloged and properly stored in case of the need for a quick exit. As long as you can appreciate the scientific necessity of having "preserved" examples of so many different kinds of bees, you might enjoy browsing through their IG account: https://www.instagram.com/usgsbiml/
I think you trying to rescue that one bee says everything I need to know about who you are and where your heart lies.
Ouch, that tooth! Your little Pupinantor is growing up!
I love the idea of starting wildflowers in a wheelbarrow and then lifting them out to plant elsewhere. Brilliant!
You are healthier in all the ways that matter most compared to *some.*
You and your ballet friends look amazing! So inspiring! Your embroidered eggs are incredible! So inspiring! Your friend and her art, and her big smile, and her well-loved shirt, and your friendship makes my heart swell.
Death not happening. Taking that one in and tucking it in a forever place.
May your days continue to fulfill, Prue. They speak volumes to me.
Glad to hear the little Pup is growing well and thriving!
Thank you for sending loving kindness to those of us in the States who must resist the current government. We didn't want it, we tried to warn others, and we voted for an accomplished, capable, experienced woman. So sad that racism and misogyny are still alive and well here.
We're exhausted, emotionally and mentally, but we have to fight this fight. Compassion and encouragement are the fuel we need to keep going in the face of those who grow increasingly hostile to us.
We have a family trip to Florida planned for June to bring my children and grandchildren together. It doesn't happen often. Otherwise, I refuse to spend money traveling anywhere else in the US. If anything, maybe a visit to Canada. They deserve our support for being such good neighbors all these years.
"Working together in harmony for the greater good." If only we could convince others. 😢
I don't think any of us outside the US have any real idea what it must be like living in such a place right now.
At the moment, I'm just aghast that such a venal, poisonous man is attending Pope Francis' funeral, because the Pope was such a broad-thinking and gentle man. If only The Trumpet could be stopped...
Wow, brave girl last week with that rescue, despite your allergy! 🫣 Dad's allergic to bees - and doesn't like the taste of honey - yet loved keeping bees! Many an afternoon was lost to sleep and Piriton whenever he inevitably got stung.
Wonderful. That tooth!!! OMG! Good on you with the bee, particularly as you’re allergic to them! Sandy T is a fascinating lady. Enjoy the changing weather. Sending hugs and best wishes. 🤗🤗
Fabulous woman. I listened to her autobiography and am in admiration.
Easter hugs to you too!
This charming post brought me a huge lift this morning as I drank my coffee. Love reading about your magical Tasmanian life. And those tiny little embroidered eggs…!!! Really?? Precious.
P. S. As we all know , The Trumpet does not read books. Also I’m quite sure it is not in the best of health as is being reported. It is such a toxic stew, poor thing. Here in the US we just wait and see. …
Hang in there, Karen. Good will out eventually...
I love seeing your Easter decorations. I miss decorating for Easter: decorating the eggs, putting up the tree, the fluffy bunnies, I even had a set of little easter houses with lights in them for my kids when they were growing up. It was a big deal for me growing up and then also celebrating with my kids. My enthusiasm over the years has faded; I don't know why really. But your photos and descriptions brought back some of the magic, so thank you for that! Your stitched eggs are gorgeous!!! Such a talented lady...❤️🪺🌺
You MUST do it all again. Recreate the magic, even if the kids are faraway.
I'll do an egg for you and send it so that you can put it on next year's Easter Tree.
You are too kind Prue ❤️
I was nodding along as I read this, so much to love.
My husband is a hobby bee keeper, they are truly amazing.
Oh the challenge of offering ourselves the same level of kindness we freely give to others.
Have a wonderful Easter. It’s a bleak celebration here this year, no family catch ups just him and I. Sigh changing times.
Oooh, Kate. I'd love a hive in our garden! A friend along the orad has one and he is loving the whole thing. Bees' knees!
Our Easter celebration was yesterday - fish dinner with the family. Today they are mountain biking and doing their thing and tomorrow, we're heading away for a special picnic. Last Easter, I was in hospital and missed everything, although the Easter Bunny did find my room and left me a golden egg which was lovely.
Have a peaceful break and may the Easter Bunny find you and leave goodies for you!
I remember you wondering if chocolate would be allowed. Very glad this year is much better for you. I very much hope Easter bunny finds me.
Oh, Prue, this lovely post was so very chock full of specialness! The Pup getting a treat from the Pup Tooth Fairy is just precious. The fact that you create gardens for the pollinators when you’re allergic to bees warmed my heart. And the pic of you and your Ballet Girls…you’re all just gorgeous!
Chocolate, egg trees, and hand-crafted Easter “eggs”… what a wonderful way to celebrate! Wishing you and yours a lovely Easter time!
Susan, I actually want a hive in the garden. I'm sure I'd be okay. We already have a big bee population in the garden anyway. What do you think? We have an apiarist who keeps hives on our farm and his honey is to die for - all the more special because its coming from trees and pasture in our paddocks.
Thank you for your kind comments and wishes.
What a wonderful idea! More bees in the world 😊 It sounds like you have plenty of forage for a hive… plus you could get on-site training from your apiarist!
You’re so welcome…here’s to lots of chocolate bunny rabbits tomorrow 🤩
I know the “grass is always greener” yet I feel your life seems so lovely. Tasmania sounds magical. I live in the Pacific Northwest and it has it’s beauty but so much city and peopleeeee😂😂
If you ever need a pup sitter just send a note🩷
Trust me, Vickie, we have our share of city and people and right now ALL those folk have migrated to the coast for the holiday which is why husband and self have migrated to the city where the streets are awfully quiet. We'll head back when the interlopers are gone. Just to show how 'lovely' (not), the incomers are, my son was at our cottage this morning and said our wheelie bin had been hefted into the horsechestnut tree. Apparently there was a massive party down the road last night. No supervision and very loud. TG we were away from the cottage.
I'll let you know re pup sitter... how cool it would be!
The eggs you made are so beautiful.
Thanks so much Mary. I love making them. They're something special and hopefully will become heirlooms. Happy holiday.
What a wonderful, rich posting! I have always loved dying Easter eggs both with grandchildren and by myself. I decided this year to "splurge" and by a dozen eggs, regardless of price to continue a practice I love. My honey found a dye kit featuring organic dyes which were lovely, diffuse colors. Even though my grandsons are 13 and 10, they still enjoy our tradition at Easter. And the deviled eggs were devoured several days later! As my family will be traveling tomorrow, our Easter dinner will be a quiet one of lamb, asparagus, new potatoes and strawberry rhubarb pie! My church will be celebrating a ceremony of sharing flowers to acknowledge the importance of each in the congregation building a beautiful bouquet. Today is another day of resilience and resistance in our small university town. Love, justice, freedom shall prevail...
Your final comment makes me so sad, Susan. You should not have to be going through all this and thank heaven you have family and the church community.
I also think that little things like floral bouquets and dyeing Easter eggs, baking, whatever, helped to lighten shadowed times.
Take care and thanks so much for reading.
Lost arts and lost crucial creatures! I had two bee hives when in Colorado with my organic garden. They taught me many, many things. I have one truly to make a hive in the bow of my being-repaired wooden ship and I much discourage her stubborn little self, almost daily. Stay tuned! Happy Easter. ~J
Late to the party (and late with my own Substacky efforts these days!) but here nonetheless! I always read your posts a few times Prue and find something different each time. I love the flow that you manage to create each week and the twists and turns that your mind takes. Your eggs are an absolute marvel - I am astonished that you can do such fine work, true artistry. And (of course) I too absolutely love bees for many reasons: they are/were the Industrial symbol in Manchester; the bumblebee is essentially a grumbling Teddy bear; one of my nephews (who was born in the wrong century, for sure!) is an arch beekeeper and has won more than a few prestigious contests for his honey, the Royal Fair here being one! (And it is *delicious* so light, floral!) I know we are obviously in very different zones but thought you might like this piece I wrote last year. https://www.nextavenue.org/how-to-bee-a-good-gardener/
There are so many things to learn about bees in general. Prior to writing this article, I was completely unaware of the differences between our lovely "native" bees and the ones that came over with the colonist types. It's fascinating stuff. Happiest Easter Prue and thanks again for another lovely post xo
I've just read the article you wrote and found the idea that encouraging domestic bees places our own native bees under threat interesting and plausible. It makes my view of the apiarist at our farm a little different. But then I wonder with a lot of fallen timber and much bush shelter, whether the solitaries and the native bees are being provided for regardless. Golly I hope so.
Re the eggs, thank you. I'll make you one. I've already told Sabrina Simpson that I will do one for her as I love doing them. My designs are always fairly similar but they're the ones I love more than anything. Birds interchange with hives and baskets, but every egg always comes with bees and dragonflies and is always in wistful, very soft colours. Bit of whimsy.
Oooo thank you, Prue!! And certainly not to shame anyone about the bees! I just had no idea how important the local ones are or that they even existed. And you're right ofcourse - providing habitat and food for them is key and you're already offering up quite a bounty! xo
Prue, I read this when it came out but didn't make time to comment. So many little nuggets of deliciousness here -- like a crumb trail.
I have a local friend who is a native bee scientist and knows more than I could ever dream of knowing about them and their cousins. The lab where he works is threatened by the administration's funding cuts, so they have recently had scores of volunteers helping to get all the specimens cataloged and properly stored in case of the need for a quick exit. As long as you can appreciate the scientific necessity of having "preserved" examples of so many different kinds of bees, you might enjoy browsing through their IG account: https://www.instagram.com/usgsbiml/
I think you trying to rescue that one bee says everything I need to know about who you are and where your heart lies.
Ouch, that tooth! Your little Pupinantor is growing up!
I love the idea of starting wildflowers in a wheelbarrow and then lifting them out to plant elsewhere. Brilliant!
You are healthier in all the ways that matter most compared to *some.*
You and your ballet friends look amazing! So inspiring! Your embroidered eggs are incredible! So inspiring! Your friend and her art, and her big smile, and her well-loved shirt, and your friendship makes my heart swell.
Death not happening. Taking that one in and tucking it in a forever place.
May your days continue to fulfill, Prue. They speak volumes to me.
Thank you for the link.
AMAZING images!
Glad to hear the little Pup is growing well and thriving!
Thank you for sending loving kindness to those of us in the States who must resist the current government. We didn't want it, we tried to warn others, and we voted for an accomplished, capable, experienced woman. So sad that racism and misogyny are still alive and well here.
We're exhausted, emotionally and mentally, but we have to fight this fight. Compassion and encouragement are the fuel we need to keep going in the face of those who grow increasingly hostile to us.
We have a family trip to Florida planned for June to bring my children and grandchildren together. It doesn't happen often. Otherwise, I refuse to spend money traveling anywhere else in the US. If anything, maybe a visit to Canada. They deserve our support for being such good neighbors all these years.
"Working together in harmony for the greater good." If only we could convince others. 😢
I don't think any of us outside the US have any real idea what it must be like living in such a place right now.
At the moment, I'm just aghast that such a venal, poisonous man is attending Pope Francis' funeral, because the Pope was such a broad-thinking and gentle man. If only The Trumpet could be stopped...
Wow, brave girl last week with that rescue, despite your allergy! 🫣 Dad's allergic to bees - and doesn't like the taste of honey - yet loved keeping bees! Many an afternoon was lost to sleep and Piriton whenever he inevitably got stung.
Willie and her art are SO JOYFUL!