We've Got Honey Bees!

See that dark blob on the fence? It's a swarm of honey bees! I've wanted my yard to be a haven for birds, bees, butterflies and beneficial bugs; I think it's happening!


A closer look. You can click on the photo to enlarge it.

My New Bean Teepee; Cantaloupe Vine Photos

I will be planting Scarlet Runner Beans here soon. I envision the teepee covered with lush green vines and vibrant scarlet pods.

Weekend Movie

John and I have read the Jules Verne classic (in English, not French), watched the 1956 movie with David Niven, and now the newer Disney version with Jackie Chan. We enjoyed them all.

Our Green Bean Crop

Here it is -- our one and only green bean! The seedlings started out well but were pretty much wiped out by the marauding bunny. The plant that survived bunny devastation did not produce in the extreme heat of summer. I guess we'll steam the bean and divide it in thirds so everyone gets a taste of the harvest.

Garden Flowers

This flowering plant is in the new flowerbed along the south fence of the backyard.

More Garden Photos

Bee on a cantaloupe blossom.



Tiny cantaloupe!



Our gourd harvest. There are still a few round ones on the vine.

Our Last Melon

We picked the last watermelon this morning. It was the third of three -- two personal size melons and this one.



We checked the tendril before harvesting.



It was sweet and juicy!