Indigenous Garden

While on one of my many many walks, I paused to admire a roadside garden. There was a notice on the fence advising those passing by that the garden was intended for indigenous flowering plants. I noted that there was a complete absence of bees and other insects, it left me with a strange feeling of fear and foreboding. It was a very quiet afternoon, no bird sounds, it was as if I was in another world and nothing was real. 

I have been around for a long time and when I was young there were many and diverse insects. It is both sad and alarming that younger folk today, who have not enjoyed my experiences would be unaware and indifferent. 

While lingering at the site, I was joined by a stately and elderly gentleman who informed me that a lady, now dead. had created the garden to attract bees and other insects. I pointed out the total absence of bees and insects and suggested that it was a sign of the times. He seemed to take exception to my remark, turned on his heel, and strode off. Either that or he was shocked at the revelation.