Little of This, Little of That

 The 'Color Guard' Yucca is starting to bloom- I love the blooms on the plants- always a fun surprise.  

 The Coral Bean are loaded with blooms making the hummingbirds very very happy.

 The Yarrow are in full bloom- everything is emerging and waking up if not woken up and starting to bloom.  My favorite time of year. 

 The caterpillars are abundant- I am constantly amazed at the markings on them.  So beautiful!!!

 The Goldenball lead trees are blooming like mad.  Such a simple small flower that delivers such a big pop of color. 

 The Passion Vines are blooming- I can't help it- had to post a photo.  Just too neat to pass up. (I posted a photo on the last post but that was a while ago ).

 The Lion's Tail are blooming- probably my favorite bloom- I don't know- hard to pick but definitely a top ten for me.  How do you not love that bloom?????

Everything is rocking along - hopefully in your neck of the woods as well.  I know some people had snow not that long ago…. the butterflies, bees and birds are everywhere at the nursery and I love it.  We have another little bunny that has taken up residence under the office.  He's so sweet.  I haven't gotten a photo of him yet but it's early yet….I keep stalking him and the hummingbirds.  Soon.  Soon I will have photos…...

This Week....

 Things are really starting to bloom and take off despite this crazy weather we are having.  This week alone we saw temps ranging from 41 and 91.   The Agastache is blooming like crazy and the hummingbirds are zipping all around it.

 The Anacacho Orchids are stunning.  I love the classic white flower and small leaves.

 The Fire Spinners are "spinning away".  Such a cool looking little flower!!!

The Wisteria are blooming and fragrant as ever.

 The Pomegranate trees are full of blooms- can't wait for the fruit!!!

The Pineapple Guavas are blooming- fruit to follow. 

The caterpillars are everywhere- love watching them!!!

Thought I'd share a few blooms that stood out this week.  

Hope you enjoy!!!

Look at my Monarch Pictures!

 What's that you say?  A bee?  Not a Monarch?  

Well, I know.  That's how I felt.  I saw a pair of Monarchs flying around and I was so excited that I ran in and got the camera to catch a good shot and could not get a single one.  Not one- not even a blur of them.  I did take a few shots of things as I was TRYING to get them.  I think I should have had my other lens but I was afraid if I ran in to change lenses, I would lose them the shot for sure- oh well, there is always tomorrow. 

 I did get a good shot I thought of the the Jerusalem Sage.  I have always really liked this plant.  It is tough and always seems happy.  Easy one to plant and forget, maybe that's why I am secretly so fond of it.... HA

 I am very excited to see the little balls of the Golden Ball Lead Tree starting to emerge.  This is one of the neatest trees around in my opinion.

 The Anacacho Orchids are starting to bloom.  I am not sure if it is safe to declare or not, but it sure does seem like spring has sprung....

 Good ol' Blackfoot Daisy.  Easy and continuously happy little plants.

And I started with a bee so I will end with a bee.  This one digging his way into a Bush Germander.  I thought he was going to disappear in there!

Maybe tomorrow I will get some Monarch photos.  Sorry I have been so bad about blogging as of late- I have not had five minutes to take a photo.  But today, with the pair of Monarchs I just had to take a break and get a shot.  Oh well, maybe tomorrow, but I am happy I got some other shots.  It was a nice little break!