Winter: 2026
Natural gardening and vegetable garden planner
Wildflowers, fruit trees, and the art of cultivating the land in pots.
Good afternoon and a warm welcome back to our garden blog!
It’s a true pleasure to have you here today, especially on such a vibrant
afternoon. Spring is in full swing, and the garden is offering up spectacles
we just couldn’t keep to ourselves.
This time, the star of the show is our orange tree. It's amazing how a
single tree can transform its entire surroundings. The blooming has been
spectacular this year. With the opening of the first flowers, a sweet and
unmistakable aroma, the famous "azahar" (orange blossom), has begun to flood
the air. It’s no exaggeration to say this perfume covers more than half a
block from where the fruit tree stands. It’s a unique sensory experience
that envelops you as soon as you get close.
But the show isn’t complete without the most important visitors. As you
approach the tree, you can hear the constant buzz of dozens of bees that
have gathered for the feast. For those interested in the more technical
details, here’s a bit about how this process works:
- Foraging and the Dispersion of the Azahar Scent
The bees visiting our flowers are on a foraging mission (collecting nectar
and pollen). When a bee lands on an orange blossom to reach the nectar at
the base of the corolla, its legs and body come into direct contact with the
stamens, which are loaded with pollen. This physical movement, along with
the constant wing-flapping, causes a vibration that helps release the pollen
from the anthers. As the bee moves from flower to flower, it transports this
pollen (physical dispersion), ensuring pollination. At the same time, this
physical contact and the movement of air around the flower help to further
disperse the molecules that make up the orange blossom scent, intensifying
its presence in the air. It’s a perfect dance between insect and plant.
- The "Coronita" in Full Bloom
And as if the orange tree wasn’t enough, we also want to share current
photos of our "coronita". It is in full bloom! It’s an impressive visual
spectacle, an explosion of small white flowers covering almost the entire
plant. This is the only moment, either in full spring or a bit before, that
it flowers in such a massive way. It’s a short window of time, but worth
every second.
Here are the current photos of the coronita and the citrus, including some
with small animations so you can better appreciate the movement of the bees.
Good afternoon and a warm welcome back to our garden blog!
It’s a true pleasure to have you here today, especially on such a vibrant
afternoon. Spring is in full swing, and the garden is offering up spectacles
we just couldn’t keep to ourselves.
This time, the star of the show is our orange tree. It's amazing how a
single tree can transform its entire surroundings. The blooming has been
spectacular this year. With the opening of the first flowers, a sweet and
unmistakable aroma, the famous "azahar" (orange blossom), has begun to flood
the air. It’s no exaggeration to say this perfume covers more than half a
block from where the fruit tree stands. It’s a unique sensory experience
that envelops you as soon as you get close.
But the show isn’t complete without the most important visitors. As you
approach the tree, you can hear the constant buzz of dozens of bees that
have gathered for the feast. For those interested in the more technical
details, here’s a bit about how this process works:
The bees visiting our flowers are on a foraging mission (collecting nectar and pollen). When a bee lands on an orange blossom to reach the nectar at the base of the corolla, its legs and body come into direct contact with the stamens, which are loaded with pollen. This physical movement, along with the constant wing-flapping, causes a vibration that helps release the pollen from the anthers. As the bee moves from flower to flower, it transports this pollen (physical dispersion), ensuring pollination. At the same time, this physical contact and the movement of air around the flower help to further disperse the molecules that make up the orange blossom scent, intensifying its presence in the air. It’s a perfect dance between insect and plant.
And as if the orange tree wasn’t enough, we also want to share current photos of our "coronita". It is in full bloom! It’s an impressive visual spectacle, an explosion of small white flowers covering almost the entire plant. This is the only moment, either in full spring or a bit before, that it flowers in such a massive way. It’s a short window of time, but worth every second. Here are the current photos of the coronita and the citrus, including some with small animations so you can better appreciate the movement of the bees.
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