flowers with bugs

all kinds of life goes on in the back yard.

one of the first food sources for bees at the start of the season, so let's give them a little slack?

These lovelies have earned the unfortunate nick name of "Ditch Lily". The originals of all the gorgeous day lily varieties now available to adorn gardens, these tough pioneers survive and even thrive just about anywhere. Ya just gotta respect that!!

this tiny beauty was gracing the Hot Cocoa rose. I have to admit, I much prefer sneaking up on them than having them sneak up on me.