I love the thistle-like flowers on our burdock plants!
Burdock In Bloom
Month: June 2025
Blazing
A nice fiery set of pansies has popped out following today’s rain.
Oleander Aphids
These bright-yellow oleander aphids are growing fat and plentiful on the sap of a dogbane plant. In agricultural settings, aphids are almost universally viewed as a pest, but I’m pleased to see them here in our tiny habitat, because I know they’re a favorite food for ladybugs and other insectivores whose numbers will be growing in the coming weeks.
Foliage Fenceline
I’m really pleased with the way the grapevines and little trees soften the edges of the otherwise-drab fence and stairs in front of our buildings.
First Strawberries of the Season
I think these might be ready to eat by tomorrow…
