#thistles — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #thistles, aggregated by home.social.
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Shocker:
THISTLE CAUGHT CATAPULTING BUMBLEBEE MID FORAGE….
Bee was okay after the event but did admit to being a bit shook by the ordeal…
When asked for a comment the thistle replied:
‘Go fuck yourself…it’s too hot here now…the wee bee had it coming…’
in a broad Scottish accent.Thistles…vital and hard-assed!
Leave them be…and never annoy them!
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Shocker:
THISTLE CAUGHT CATAPULTING BUMBLEBEE MID FORAGE….
Bee was okay after the event but did admit to being a bit shook by the ordeal…
When asked for a comment the thistle replied:
‘Go fuck yourself…it’s too hot here now…the wee bee had it coming…’
in a broad Scottish accent.Thistles…vital and hard-assed!
Leave them be…and never annoy them!
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We moved ours to a spot where they could do their thing. We know the bees love them and didn't want to destroy them.
Saving Pollinators One Thistle at a Time
Posted on August 26, 2015 by Chris Helzer
"Pollinator populations are in trouble for a lot of reasons. Loss and degradation of habitat, pesticides, and diseases are all major contributors. However, at least in the Central United States, much of the pollinator decline can be tied to spiny pink/purple-flowered plants and the way humans react to them.
"On the face of it, thistles seem like they’d be pretty well-liked. Thistle seeds are a major food source for birds and other wildlife, as well as for a variety of invertebrates. The abundant nectar and pollen found in thistle flowers make them one of the most popular plants among both pollinator and non-pollinator invertebrates. As if that wasn’t enough, most thistles have large and/or abundant blossoms, which you’d think would make them very attractive to people. Sure, they’ve got spines, but so do cacti, yucca, and many other plants gardeners love to landscape with. So why do we hate thistles so much?
"The cultural dislike of thistles is not at all a new phenomenon; references to the unpopularity of thistles can be found at least as far back as the Book of Genesis in the Bible. There, thistles are mentioned when God curses Adam after he eats the forbidden fruit. Genesis 3:17-18 – 'Cursed is the ground because of you… Both thorns and thistles it shall grow for you…' Clearly, if God includes thistles as part of His curse on all humanity, they are not a crowd favorite.
"Regardless of why thistles are so widely disliked, our contempt for them causes serious problems for pollinators. This happens in two ways: 1) direct destruction of an important floral resource for pollinators, and 2) major side effects associated with #1.
"Because thistles are so important to pollinators, our compulsion to destroy them is a major problem. Sure, some thistle species are invasive and can cause enough ecological damage that their control is warranted. Most thistle species, however, are targeted for destruction purely because they are thistles. Many of those are native wildflower species and are not at all aggressive or problematic. Regardless, there are few places where thistles are tolerated, let alone encouraged. The result is the loss of a big source of food for many pollinators."
Read more:
https://prairieecologist.com/2015/08/26/saving-pollinators-one-thistle-at-a-time/ -
We moved ours to a spot where they could do their thing. We know the bees love them and didn't want to destroy them.
Saving Pollinators One Thistle at a Time
Posted on August 26, 2015 by Chris Helzer
"Pollinator populations are in trouble for a lot of reasons. Loss and degradation of habitat, pesticides, and diseases are all major contributors. However, at least in the Central United States, much of the pollinator decline can be tied to spiny pink/purple-flowered plants and the way humans react to them.
"On the face of it, thistles seem like they’d be pretty well-liked. Thistle seeds are a major food source for birds and other wildlife, as well as for a variety of invertebrates. The abundant nectar and pollen found in thistle flowers make them one of the most popular plants among both pollinator and non-pollinator invertebrates. As if that wasn’t enough, most thistles have large and/or abundant blossoms, which you’d think would make them very attractive to people. Sure, they’ve got spines, but so do cacti, yucca, and many other plants gardeners love to landscape with. So why do we hate thistles so much?
"The cultural dislike of thistles is not at all a new phenomenon; references to the unpopularity of thistles can be found at least as far back as the Book of Genesis in the Bible. There, thistles are mentioned when God curses Adam after he eats the forbidden fruit. Genesis 3:17-18 – 'Cursed is the ground because of you… Both thorns and thistles it shall grow for you…' Clearly, if God includes thistles as part of His curse on all humanity, they are not a crowd favorite.
"Regardless of why thistles are so widely disliked, our contempt for them causes serious problems for pollinators. This happens in two ways: 1) direct destruction of an important floral resource for pollinators, and 2) major side effects associated with #1.
"Because thistles are so important to pollinators, our compulsion to destroy them is a major problem. Sure, some thistle species are invasive and can cause enough ecological damage that their control is warranted. Most thistle species, however, are targeted for destruction purely because they are thistles. Many of those are native wildflower species and are not at all aggressive or problematic. Regardless, there are few places where thistles are tolerated, let alone encouraged. The result is the loss of a big source of food for many pollinators."
Read more:
https://prairieecologist.com/2015/08/26/saving-pollinators-one-thistle-at-a-time/ -
I dug out some invasive/unwanted #thistles.
They have strong taproot that become bigger & stronger if left to grow/spread.#InvasivePlants #spiky #foliage #weeding #textures #plants #botanical #green #Saanich #VancouverIsland #TextureTuesday
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I dug out some invasive/unwanted #thistles.
They have strong taproot that become bigger & stronger if left to grow/spread.#InvasivePlants #spiky #foliage #weeding #textures #plants #botanical #green #Saanich #VancouverIsland #TextureTuesday
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#theBeeAt3
Basic bee facts every day at 3pm.# 279
When bumblebees move their vision improves!
A study found that walking bumblebees actually process visual information 20% faster than inactive bumblebees.
#bees#environment
#nature #bumblebees
#science #insects
#vegan #education
#wildlife #pollinators
#worldbeesanctuary #thistles -
#theBeeAt3
Basic bee facts every day at 3pm.# 279
When bumblebees move their vision improves!
A study found that walking bumblebees actually process visual information 20% faster than inactive bumblebees.
#bees#environment
#nature #bumblebees
#science #insects
#vegan #education
#wildlife #pollinators
#worldbeesanctuary #thistles -
#theBeeAt3
Basic bee facts every day at 3pm.# 252
Male #bumblebees tend to have a sweet tooth preferring to feed on nectar with high concentrations of sugar.
#bees
#nature
#science
#education
#worldbeesanctuary
#environment
#biodiversity
#wildlife
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#theBeeAt3
Basic bee facts every day at 3pm.# 252
Male #bumblebees tend to have a sweet tooth preferring to feed on nectar with high concentrations of sugar.
#bees
#nature
#science
#education
#worldbeesanctuary
#environment
#biodiversity
#wildlife
#thistles -
Basic bee facts every day at 3pm.
# 251
Thistles are a vital #nectar source for male #bumblebees specifically (also for many other #pollinators!).
Their current status should be revisited in both a rural and urban context.
#thistles do good!
Leave them grow.
#bees
#nature
#biodiversity
#wildlife
#wildlifephotography
#monday
#environment
#vegan
#worldbeesanctuary -
Basic bee facts every day at 3pm.
# 251
Thistles are a vital #nectar source for male #bumblebees specifically (also for many other #pollinators!).
Their current status should be revisited in both a rural and urban context.
#thistles do good!
Leave them grow.
#bees
#nature
#biodiversity
#wildlife
#wildlifephotography
#monday
#environment
#vegan
#worldbeesanctuary -
Basic bee facts every day at 3pm.
# 250
Bumblebees love #thistles (as do many #insects and #birds).
Forget boyband bedding plants (so 90’s, pretty but ultimately useless) and have these kickass #punks of the #wildflower world in your patch.
Sunflower family.#bees
#nature
#biodiversity
#environment
#bumblebees
#wildlife
#worldbeesanctuary -
Basic bee facts every day at 3pm.
# 250
Bumblebees love #thistles (as do many #insects and #birds).
Forget boyband bedding plants (so 90’s, pretty but ultimately useless) and have these kickass #punks of the #wildflower world in your patch.
Sunflower family.#bees
#nature
#biodiversity
#environment
#bumblebees
#wildlife
#worldbeesanctuary -
Colorful Garden. A handmade collage art.
ART
https://fineartamerica.com/featured/colorful-garden-butterfly-art-sharon-cummings.html#art #artwork #butterfly #butterflies #garden #nature #gardening #gardener #gardens #bug #bugs #insect #insects #thistles #thistle #colorful #colorfulart #giftideas #homedecor #interiordecor #SharonCummingsArt
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Colorful Garden. A handmade collage art.
ART
https://fineartamerica.com/featured/colorful-garden-butterfly-art-sharon-cummings.html#art #artwork #butterfly #butterflies #garden #nature #gardening #gardener #gardens #bug #bugs #insect #insects #thistles #thistle #colorful #colorfulart #giftideas #homedecor #interiordecor #SharonCummingsArt
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CW: Butterflies, Bees, Moths on Flowers
Cirsium drummondii These #thistles have gone from mowed over mystery when I first moved back in '07 to presumed cool weed when I let one flower, to realising they're an uncommon native species! (I know no other sites). There's now a decent wandering patch (each plant dies after flowering 3rd year or so) and boy do the #pollinators love them! Fritillary #Butterflies Police Car #Moths #Skippers Leafcutter #Bees #NativePlants #Wildflowers #Alberta #Canada #insects
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CW: Butterflies, Bees, Moths on Flowers
Cirsium drummondii These #thistles have gone from mowed over mystery when I first moved back in '07 to presumed cool weed when I let one flower, to realising they're an uncommon native species! (I know no other sites). There's now a decent wandering patch (each plant dies after flowering 3rd year or so) and boy do the #pollinators love them! Fritillary #Butterflies Police Car #Moths #Skippers Leafcutter #Bees #NativePlants #Wildflowers #Alberta #Canada #insects
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Nature is painting for us, day after day, pictures of infinite beauty.
#nature #naturephotography #flowers #weeds #growing #thistle #thistlesofinstagram #thistles #beauty #photography #goldenhour #seebeautyineverything
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The Dukes of Lorraine adopted the thistle as part of their coat of arms with the motto: Qui s'y frotte s'y pique, meaning "who touches it, pricks oneself".
10 things you might not know about thistles.
https://topicaltens.blogspot.com/2024/11/30-november-thistles.html
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A Ladybird looking for food beneath a Spear thistle head.
County Clare, Ireland.
Cormacscoast.com walking tours
#wildatlanticway #walkingtours #discoverireland #keepdiscovering #wildflowers #spearthistle #thistles #Ladybird #Ireland
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Disteln in der Stadt
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🌿Art Every Day 15🌿
Appearing on stage in Nova Scotia for the first time
the musical debut of THE DANCING THISTLE FAMILY
and your Monday smile😊
Thistles requested by KD of Ontario
#painting #art #MastoArt #artistsonmastodon #artistsofmastodon #watercolour #watercolor #penandink #thistles #joy #makeyourownfun #artists
