Some pictures from around Fig Tree Cottage
The Texas sage in the empty lot next door is alive with bees– honey bees and even a bumble or two. My own crepe myrtle bush behind the cottage is home to a dozen or more lady bugs. Even in the midst of a dry scorching summer here there is life. My peach tree has made a remarkable recovery. The willow stump out front has foliage taller than me now.
And on the ride yesterday to the tea house, we came upon a hawk with a fresh rabbit feast (there were kids & parents on the bike path too & I wonder how many kids got a lesson about the circle of life, rather close up & gory- heh).
Pictures of all this except for the hawk at his/ her repast:
Can you spot the bee?:
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Garden Girl on July 13th, 2008 | File Under victory garden, gardengirl | -
July 13th, 2008 at 12:33 pm
Pretty planties… *said in dreamy voice* =)
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I’m just so admiring of how they are handling the heat. *I’m* the one who is wilting. lol.
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July 16th, 2008 at 2:19 pm
I am so glad to learn that you are seeing a lot of bees, honeybees, too. That is great!
I found you on Blotanical and came over to read awhile. Congratulations on taking a stand and taking on the challenge of being green. Your blog is interesting and it will be fun to follow your journaling.
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Thank you & yes, it’s very encouraging to see so many bees in the area (may they stay healthy & numerous!)
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