Bees and flowers

July 6, 2009

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zinnia and bee
Zinnia and bee

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shasta daisy and bee
Shasta Daisy and bee

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coneflower and bee   shasta daisy and bee   bees and flowers collage
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Gaillardia flowers

July 5, 2009

Gaillardia, commonly known as Blanket Flowers, are drought-tolerant perennials in the sunflower family. The common name refers to the flower’s resemblance to the bright colors and patterns in blankets made by Native Americans.

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gaillardia
Gaillardia (x grandiflora ‘Arizona Sun’)
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Bonnie posing

July 3, 2009

Bonnie loves to pose for the camera. Here she is in front of one of my flower beds.

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Bonnie
Bonnie
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Related posts:
Stray cats & how Mama-Kitty got her name
Bonnie & Molly get spayed
Bonnie
Another cat update
Molly
Bonnie, and a stray cat update
Bonnie photos

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Lilies

July 2, 2009

I have lots of lilies in bloom right now. I like them all, but I think the creamy yellow Stella D’Oro daylily is my favorite. Click on any of the photos to view larger versions.

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lily

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last of the tiger lilies   Stella D'Oro   lilies in bloom

lilies   yellow stella lilies   peach colored lilies
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Butterfly and Japanese Beetle

July 1, 2009

I was taking a picture of this fritillary on my butterfly bush when I noticed this Japanese Beetle as well. Oh how I hate these destructive pests. We have them in droves right now. Click on the photo to view a larger version.

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butterfly and japanese beetle
Orange Fritillary and Japanese Beetle

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