This pink hibiscus is the color I was hoping for when I bought the new plant last year.
The sunflowers didn’t do as well this year as in previous years. But the gold finches are enjoying the ones which have matured.

I wasn’t even trying to get this bee…really! I am off to Colorado for an orienteering event.

For some reason, I have been determined to get a good bee picture. With my old camera, the picture was a bit fuzzy when I got too close. I took a really great one the other day with the new camera, but I hadn’t opened up the aperture enough and the picture was too dark. So, I tried again, but the bees kept flying off. Well, except for the dead one which was just hanging there – not too interesting really. So, this is my latest attempt. I am happy with this one and can now go on to other things now – hmmm, maybe more ants – the perfect ant!

Roger wanted to know if any of his squash plants had produced yet. Well, the only one with a flower is this one which was growing in the middle of the lawn. I dutifully moved it before mowing today…

The water hibiscus have taken a beating the last few weeks. Even with a wire cover, the raccoon has been getting in the pond and tearing up the plants while trying to get the fish.

Now, if only I didn’t have to weed and mow!