Something in Violet

Something in Violet

Toad Hollow Daylily Farm, Emporia, Kansas – The name of this flower escapes my memory, but it’s on the edge of the shade garden at Toad Hollow. The open house continues through today.
Toad Hollow Open House

Toad Hollow Open House

Toad Hollow Daylily Farm, Emporia, Kansas – The Open House / Iris Show was is this weekend, rescheduled from a rainy last weekend. The gardens are looking fantastic, with some new pieces of statuary in the mix.
Crocus & Daffodil Greens

Crocus & Daffodil Greens

I know the title sounds like one of the salads you’d pick up in a Lawrence health food deli. But nope, I’m looking at my front yard. Crocus performed the early show in our yard this week, but are already surrendering the stage to the daffodils. Those in...
Return of the Mantis

Return of the Mantis

Here he is again, mugging in front of a blackeyed susan, and he brought friends. Here’s a quick sampling of critters busy in my yard this month. There are LOTS of grasshoppers too. I still don’t know what this is, but I’m looking for some kind of...
Ladybug

Ladybug

I know it’s a little vague and blurry, but that gives it the feel I want. I could explain, but…. it is what it is.