by HollyBeth Anderson | Aug 2, 2012 | Uncategorized
There are over 250 species of Bumble Bees. Unlike their honeybee cousins who always seem to be on a mission, bumble bees seem to be enjoying their time. They seem to get drunk on pollen and fall asleep on my flowers. They are not aggressive at all. They pollinate...
by HollyBeth Anderson | Jul 29, 2012 | Uncategorized
This swallowtail loves my backyard. Their wings are transparent, reflecting light through the scales of proteins that fall of while aging. It appears as 2 wings but there are actually four. The average life span of butterflies is 2-4 week. The largest butterfly is...
by HollyBeth Anderson | Jul 27, 2012 | Garden
While walking the other day with my friend, Alicia Strickland, she took this photo of squash blossom. When I lived in Mexico squash blossoms where lightly grilled and served as an incredible taco just yummy…. below Alicia has done some research on squash. Thank...
by HollyBeth Anderson | Jul 26, 2012 | Uncategorized
My friend Claude took this photo of a preying mantas and bee on mint. Mint would devour my backyard if I let it. The first thing that comes to my mind when I think of mint is weed…. or tea. However, upon researching it I am amazed to see that the dried leaves...
by HollyBeth Anderson | Jul 25, 2012 | Uncategorized
Today is a an apron day, meaning I am mixing up batches of USDA organic certified skin goodies!Have you ever tried taking a photo of yourself in an apron? Well, it is not easy. Luckily Daniel Troppy , the talented artist that he is, took these shots. Please note the...
