Tuesday, July 6, 2010

And then it caught a bee...



Not only does the flowering oregano attract bees, it also attracts bee predators. This two-inch long praying mantis was hanging out waiting for dinner. A honeybee was the meal.


Monday, July 5, 2010

Pointy


As one might suspect, my garden has many pollinator-friendly flowers. The bees don't mind crawling around on the echinacea even though the centers are rather sharp. And, here's a gratuitous shot of green tomatoes in the background.

Sunday, July 4, 2010

Saturday, July 3, 2010

Friday, July 2, 2010

Thursday, July 1, 2010