Pass A Long Plants and Garden Helpers

I wore the pups out again! They just can not seem to last the day.

The pretty little pink flower was given to me as seeds several years ago, the lady that gave them to me said they were miniature hollyhocks, the correct name is lavertera but to me they are still miniature hollyhocks.

The weather was absolutely beautiful today, 70s, low humidity, sunshine, stunning blue skies, and I was stuck at work! Today is my youngest grandsons 5th birthday, I am glad he has such a perfect day to celebrate. We received almost 4 tenths of rain last evening, I wish it had been more but it is better than nothing.

Pretty Tea Roses

The first thing I did this AM was go outside to see if the Cecropia Moth was still around, it wasn't. I kept my eyes open for it all day but did not see it again.

My tea roses are starting to bloom and of course every bug in the entire state is snacking on the beautiful blooms.

I'm so Excited! Cecropia Moth In My Yard!

After seeing the Cecropia Moth at work yesterday I didn't think that could be topped until I was outside working this morning in my own yard pulling weeds I spotted a Cecropia Moth. It has been there all day long, it's wings just slowing opening and closing. I, of course, took lots and lots of pictures. :) I can't wait to see if it is still around in the morning.

Cecropia Moth

We found a Cecropia Moth at work this morning, I got to hold it (very gently) and my boss took some pictures, it was absolutely beautiful! What a thrill it was to see and hold it and then watch it fly away. Had it been later in the day I would have brought it home to my garden but I was worried it would not last the day sitting on my desk so I released it.

Another Old Rose

This one reminds me of the wild roses that you can still occasionally find here in Iowa, it is our state flower. But this rose has a bigger and pinker flower. I am sure the wild rose is part of its heritage.

Garden Stones

These are not works of art but I have a great time making the stones! My daughter says the round one looks like a chocolate chip cookie with blue M & Ms.

A Tale of Two Roses

Both of these roses are currently in bloom in my yard. The hybrid tea is Truly Yours, the other is an unknown (to me, anyway) old rose grown from a cutting. Both are beautiful, don't you agree?