BLOOM THYME FRIDAY: BLOOMS, BEES AND BUGS

Teresa / TheGardenDiary.com

7 years ago

This week the weather was much more pleasant for being outdoors — cooler temps with a tiny drop in humidity. While I was out tackling the weeds, I was completely stopped by beautiful blooms, bees and bugs all around me. How am I ever to get the weeding done with so much wonder to catch my eye — and time! And, it is hard to dead head right now because the pollinators don’t seem to mind the shabbiness of faded blooms. Seeing the wonders of nature taking their time doing their sweet work, challenged this natural born busy-bee-plate-spinner — to slow down and take it all in.

So today I will share some of God’s natural wonder that surrounds me…

BLOOM THYME WITH CRITTERS:

Twist and Shout Lacecap Hydrangea is a lovely spot to rest

Two on one… Painted Lady and JB… #headshake Don’t look too close … lots of “shabbiness” here! 😄

This guy was huge and happy on the buddleia.

Yes, August 30 and they are STILL here. It sure appears they are going for some kind of record. 😡

Video Note: His pollen baskets look full to overflowing! 🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝

BLOOM THYME WITHOUT CRITTERS…

Petit Pink peeking through the gate. (Dr. David Zlesak Hybridizer)

Mother of Pearl – you have seen a lot of this rose on the blog this year. It has been a standout. I have some blooms in the kitchen right now! Cant’ wait to see what year 3 brings! If the theory … “sleep, creep, leap” holds true, next spring will be outstanding!

Love all nasturtiums, but these yellow ones are sure a favorite.

Below is one the largest blooms of Belinda I have ever seen – over 5″. Gorgeous, fragrant and disease resistant! If you don’t have this one, I think you would love it!