by HollyBeth Anderson | Aug 7, 2012 | Uncategorized
August in my backyard is a white month with jasmine, moonflowers, ginger lilies, clematis and the last of roses.
by HollyBeth Anderson | Aug 5, 2012 | Uncategorized
Butterflies are loving my phlox and butterfly bushes.
by HollyBeth Anderson | Aug 5, 2012 | Uncategorized
Who will not miss seeing Michael Phelps swim? Oh my, the greatest Olympian, such determination! We still have smiling , Misty and Kerri are phenomenal! And if you want to feel happy see this video of the US swimmers. The Olympics having always held a place in my...
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...