Our latest visitors like Eggplant!

January 21, 2013 by Amy Darcy 2 Comments

The last week we have had some very pretty visitors, visitors that have quite a buzz about them. Some bees! But not just any bees, these are Blue Bottomed Native Bees. And yes their bottom is blue – check it out…

They have just been loving life since our eggplant has flowered. I’ve been told that soon after bees begin distributing pollen, fruit will come. I’ll keep you updated. It’s been about 3 months since we planted the seedling. Here’s hoping!

Amy Darcy

Editor & Founder at Eat Pray Workout

Amy is the founder and editor of Eat Pray Workout. She is an Australian lawyer, army wife, health & fitness lover and Mum. Sharing her passion for a holistic and realistic approach to wellbeing and fitness, her mission is to inform, inspire & empower women to live a flourishing healthy lifestyle.

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