Spider Love

I just felt the need to say, if clematis "Arabella" performs for me every year the way she has this year, she will fast become my new favorite clematis. Wow!
These blooms skirt the walkway to my front door.


Also, this gorgeous spider has made a beautiful web in my front yard. I usually find at least one of these each year. I have come a long way from my old arachnophobia!

Happy gardening!

Brookfield Zoo Butterfly Exhibit

This weekend my aunt and uncle took us to the Brookfield Zoo. I was able to steal a few minutes in the butterfly exhibit. I took dozens of pictures, and I had to share them here! Enjoy!

Happy gardening!

Busy Bees

There have been an abundance of bees in the garden this year. I love following them around and taking pictures of them.
Here is a bee on some blanket flowers I grew from seed last year.

Another bee on some lavender I got on clearance last year.


My favorite place to watch bees is on the foxgloves I grew from seed two seasons ago; the bees swoop in and out of the bell-shaped petals in a frenzy.

Happy Gardening!

A Winged Visitor

I stepped outside to a take a few pictures the container flowers. I thought the cloud would make for some great shots. I looked up at the bougainvillea hanging basket and saw this guy hanging out. This dragonfly did not seem to be injured in any way, but he sure let me get close to him.



Of course, I did find a few blooms, too. This daffodil is stunning! Shouts spring to me!

Non stop red begonia:

Lithidora Difuusa 'Grace Ward'

Enjoy! Happy Day!