We have had huge success with this project! I would estimate that at any time, our bee count is 40+. Most of the flowers we plant are designed to attract one sort of bug or another {I'm a huge bug nerd}. However, I never expected to have so many bumbles! Our sunflowers are just a buzz of excited and very busy bees! It's so hard to not touch them. In fact, I've learned how to make them wave at me! It's very tempting to let them crawl onto my hand! In the early morning or late evening, they are tucked in the petals as if they are guarding their flower {and easy to pet}. We have so many, I set up two different bee ponds for them to drink from. {If you do this, please make sure to float sticks in the water so they don't drown} This has been so much fun! You just can't imagine how entertaining they are. You certainly get a new meaning to "busy as a bee", as they are pretty much unaware that you are even close ~ nor do I think they care.

Thank you San Francisco State University Department of Biology for doing this project and for letting us participate. I hope all across the nation this project has brought about a love and awareness for these magic little creatures! Enjoy our web album....maybe I'll try to get some video too.