A skipper finding refuge in a white spider lily bloom.

Another shot of the skipper resting in a white spider lily bloom.

The first blooming blazing star of the many I have growing this year. I've learned just how voracious of a selfseeder it is, planted a dozen in 2024, now have 30+ (and in containers!).

A green lacewing (or a mayfly?) molting on my heirloom tomato plant.

what's going on in my backyard, to remind myself there is beauty in the world

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