bugs

the spiders have all gone to wherever it is that spiders go. they were awful big this year. this one has lunch waiting for it.

wonderful green, summery image to contrast the tons of snow outside. I can't wait... I hope this summer brings butterflies, last summer brought virtually none to my back yard.

this nest got quite busy and a lot bigger as last summer wore on. I don't think they'll come back. I've been told that by leaving the old nest in place it would discourage new wasps. we'll see...

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!!