summer

Queen Anne’s Lace: Why the Purple?

What is the purpose of the purple flower in the center of Queen Anne’s lace? The answer is: no one knows. Maybe it’s a target for pollinators.

Katydids are calling in endless argument: katy-did, katy-didn’t. Many voices raised in eternal disagreement. Sort of like Congress.

Posted by Anita on Aug 29, 2017 in summer, Unmowed Blog | 0 comments

It’s the closest thing in the plant world to a spider: many-legged, sprawling, sneaky, ubiquitous. Hated.

Here’s what can happen when the mower goes AWOL.

Want to see hummingbirds? Think red. Think bee balm.

From the shapeless body poke long-stalked eyes, as the slug checks you out. A slug’s personality can really blossom in front of an audience.