Garden Help

Posted on April 10, 2021 by vanbraman

Today has been a lazy day. I really should have worked in my garden, but fortunately I have some good helpers for my roses.

I went to bed last night with a slight fever and have been tired all day. Fortunately, other than a sore arm, the effect of the second shot has not been too bad.

aphids, roses, lady bugs, cycle of life, rosesHere you can see that I have a lot of aphids on my roses.

aphids, roses, lady bugs, cycle of life, rosesLuckily help is on the way. Do you see what is hiding in the rose bloom?

aphids, roses, lady bugs, cycle of life, roses

Here is one of these larvae on a leaf. Do you know what they turn into?

aphids, roses, lady bugs, cycle of life, roses

Here is one that is emerging from the pupa stage. Perhaps you could tell from the pupa what it becomes.

aphids, roses, lady bugs, cycle of life, rosesHere we have an adult, and they love to eat aphids.

Help is definitely on the way.

Steven

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Books, Bees and Blooms

Posted on April 9, 2021 by vanbraman

This afternoon I nmade a quick trip to the library to drop off a book and pick up a few more.

library, book, blossoms, beesWe can now browse the shelves in the library, but for only a short time. Here is my sticker for today that gives my time limit.

library, book, blossoms, beesI was able to check out a few books inside, However, I still had to return my book outside.

library, book, blossoms, beesThis is the time of year when the walkway up to the library entrance is alive with buzzing bees. I usually try and get a good picture of a bee when I visit the library this time of year. Not so good luck today.

library, book, blossoms, beesI also made a quick little trip over to the community rose garden and took a few pictures of the new roses. Can you see me taking the picture?

library, book, blossoms, beesHere you can see that it was a bit windy today. My hair was blowing all over the place.

It was nice to get the books that I had requested, but am still waiting for one that has been on hold for months. Hopefully it will come soon as I am next on the list.

It is very winding tonight. I can hear the trees soughing in the wind.

Steven

 

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