Our temperature finally dropped and it’s lovely except that we are critical for EASTERN EQUINE ENCEPHALITIS (EEE) infected mosquitoes, so they have canceled all evening events throughout most of the state and of course, it is spreading.
These mosquitoes didn’t use to congregate this far north. It’s scary and depressing.
Sounds good to me, Tish. 🙂 🙂 Just had a very lovely early evening stroll by the river, swifts ducking and diving. And a simple but nice meal. Best part of the day 🙂
So you’ve got our swifts! They’ve been in short supply this year over the field, and I think generally. Nothing like an evening stroll by the river at the close of a hot day. Mmm.
The garden has really been doing its best this year, and without much help from me. I love all the late summer yellows – golden rod, helianthus and all.
Helianthus – perennial sunflowers. There are many varieties. I have 3, and they’re all brilliant at this time of year, and especially if I remember to dead-head. They do spread, but not too outrageously. Also seem happy in a pot.
I figured they were. Thanks for confirming. I might try some in a pot next year, not much room left in the garden!
Enough room is the problem. I’ve just posted somewhere that challenged my garden lust to the nth decree – Wildegoose Nursery in Corvedale. I wanted ALL the plants.
Ah, yes. I got 5 viola plants from them this year. All very beautiful.
Tish Farrell 
A most apt 6 words, Tish!
Thank you, Sue. And the first time I kept the rule too!
Teehee! Very restrained of you!
Have my moments. Must be the heat.
😄😄😄
Love the bee
Peppered with pollen. I’m feeling I’d quite like that too for some reason.
A beautiful gallery, Tish. The bee is working hard. 🙂
Thank you, Amy. Definitely a busy bee.
Hello Tish,
Just dropped by to say hello.
Your six words are really many. Great shots
Thank you so much for calling in, Mak. That makes me v. happy.
Our temperature finally dropped and it’s lovely except that we are critical for EASTERN EQUINE ENCEPHALITIS (EEE) infected mosquitoes, so they have canceled all evening events throughout most of the state and of course, it is spreading.
These mosquitoes didn’t use to congregate this far north. It’s scary and depressing.
Oh dear. That sounds deeply depressing, especially when there’s so much vegetation to harbour them.
Sounds good to me, Tish. 🙂 🙂 Just had a very lovely early evening stroll by the river, swifts ducking and diving. And a simple but nice meal. Best part of the day 🙂
So you’ve got our swifts! They’ve been in short supply this year over the field, and I think generally. Nothing like an evening stroll by the river at the close of a hot day. Mmm.
They’re on overtime here, Tish 🙂 🙂
🙂
The garden looks lovely, Tish, and I’m always happy to see bees, with or without pollen coatings.
janet
Dusty and hot: what are these things of which you speak?
But seriously; lovely images Tish. So much cheerful yellow and happy bees!
The garden has really been doing its best this year, and without much help from me. I love all the late summer yellows – golden rod, helianthus and all.
I’m not normally a fan of yellow flowers, but your photos were so full of sunshine and energy. And there really isn’t much colour here at the moment.
Great photos Tish and what is that yellow flower? I saw some in a garden the other day, sunflowers? The bees certainly are attracted to them.
Helianthus – perennial sunflowers. There are many varieties. I have 3, and they’re all brilliant at this time of year, and especially if I remember to dead-head. They do spread, but not too outrageously. Also seem happy in a pot.
I figured they were. Thanks for confirming. I might try some in a pot next year, not much room left in the garden!
Enough room is the problem. I’ve just posted somewhere that challenged my garden lust to the nth decree – Wildegoose Nursery in Corvedale. I wanted ALL the plants.
Ah, yes. I got 5 viola plants from them this year. All very beautiful.