Most insects in the garden are fairly harmless. There are some pests, aphids and Japanese beetles to name a couple, but the majority of the smallest garden creatures are just doing their own thing and are not interested in destroying your plants. Some of them are actually good to have around as they prey on the pests or pollinate your plants. So as far as the bees in my garden go, it is a live and let live policy I go by. I don't bother them and they don't bother me.
This is the season for lavender and how I love the smell! Now if I can manage to cut a few flowers and keep the cat away from the vase my day will be good.
The delphiniums blossomed this past week at my house as well. I give them a good dose of compost each spring and that seems to keep them happy. I also find that the fish wire trick keeps them upright and not flopping on the ground. I cut a long piece of fish wire, tie it around the plant and like magic they stay upright! The fish wire is pretty near invisible too!
If you have never been to the Saginaw Rail Trail then by all means check the place out. It is enjoyable by foot, rollerblades or bike and you may catch sight of some wildlife. Wild daisies and phlox are in bloom out there now. I enjoy watching the progress of the wildflowers throughout the summer. This is the perfect place for doing this!
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