Petals and Pollinators July 17

Great Southeast Pollinator Census August 21 and 22

Today’s six photos include pollinators as well as blooms. The Citizen Science project of the Great Southeast Pollinator Census is coming next month. I have been to a training session a few weeks ago which was very involved. A lot of effort has been put into this project to increase its success. In time, it may compare to the Great Backyard Bird Count.

Meanwhile, the debutant ball of flowers continues. Beautiful colors and elegantly designed shapes abound. So, its on to the show.

1. EasternTiger Swallowtail On Lantana ‘Miss Huff’

The ‘Miss Huff’ lantana is a butterfly magnet and here is a prize example.

2. Hummingbird Moth on ‘Miss Huff’ lantana.

3. Wren Nest tucked in container of spider plant

This nest is in a container just a few feet away from the kitchen door. The reaction from the little fledglings is cute. I try very hard not to disturb the nest but we do have to come and go out that door.

4. Bumblebee on Zinnia

The bumblebee is by far the most frequent visitor that I see. There are very few honey bees.

5. Sedum ‘Autumn Joy’

This sedum has so many color variations to the blooms that I could not resist posting another photo of it this week. Soon, the color will become more bronze as the plant enters the fall season.

6. Encore Azalea

This photo turned out so well. Crisp photos where hard to get today since there was a slight breeze.

As usual, tomorrow morning, I will join the Six On Saturday group. Here is the link https://gardenruminations.co.uk hosted by Jim Stephens. Come see gardeners posting 6 photos of this week’s garden happenings. You can find a participant’s guide at the site.

Happy Gardening!