These aren’t mine. They’re growing behind the library. I saw them while I was out walking yesterday.
Tag: flora
Bee
Echinacea
I was late to work today. Woke up with a migraine, took meds, and went back to sleep. When I woke up (all better!), I debated whether I should take the whole day off or go to work late. Responsible me decided to go to work. Irresponsible me decided I should park on campus and walk downtown to the public library, first.
Irresponsible me won the debate. It was a hot, muggy morning, but not too bad for walking. And I got some books that my library doesn’t have. Then on the way back, I entered work through the loading dock. I never do that. There is a patch of gorgeous echinacea growing by the entrance dock. Bonus!
Little Skipper
Hobomok Skipper (Poanes hobomok) on Butterfly Bush
These little guys have been everywhere lately. I love it when they hold their wings like this. I’m reminded of an X-wing fighter.
Tithonia
Surprise flower is surprising. I planted some mixed seeds last spring, but most of them didn’t come up. This did, though. I almost pulled it, assuming it was a weed. It finally bloomed a couple of days ago.
New Arrival
Morning Glory
I thought these were weeds, at first, and if I weren’t such a lazy gardener, I would have pulled them. Yay for being a slacker!
Iron Weed
Iron Weed
I hate this time of year, because it’s ragweed season, and my allergies are just awful. However, it’s also iron weed season, which makes me happy. There’s a garden in my neighborhood with black eyed susans and iron weed growing together, and it’s just beautiful.
Old Friends
Female Eastern Tiger Swallowtail (Papilio glaucus) on Butterfly Bush
I just can’t get enough of these guys.
Baby Flowers
Black Eyed Susan
Zinnia
Lady Swallowtail
Female Eastern Tiger Swallowtail (Papilio glaucus) on Butterfly Bush
red paper boat 