One of my favourite things about having a big garden (well, big relative to amount of space available) is the amazing number of creatures that come to visit it. This turns the garden into a regular science classroom for all of us. Just this week-end, Bushboy and I tried to count the varieties of bees in our flowering plants (the raspberries and herbs are buzzing). He has a magnifying glass somewhat like this one, which lets him look even closer at the creatures without hurting them. (Of course, being a boy, he at one time did challenge himself to see how many of the dopey bees he could fit in it…. sigh.)
Here is what I saw in five minutes with my camera.
There is wonder all around us.
Rocks, Waves, Beach 
So nice! I love that our yard is friendly to bugs and bees and birds and kids.
By: Terri on June 27, 2011
at 8:24 pm
Very cool photos!
By: Julie on June 27, 2011
at 9:09 pm
With bee populations being threatened it is always a relief to see them in the backyard! Great pictures. What kind of camera do you use?
By: kristieinbc on June 28, 2011
at 6:04 am
It looks like a veritable feast for all those insects. I bet the honey’s terrific, too!
Do you know what type of insect the small green insect on a green leaf is in photo #6? The reason I ask is b/c I found one in a pkg. of fresh spinach. Creeped me out & now I’m ALOT more careful choosing the leaves.
By: Kim on June 28, 2011
at 7:14 pm
beautiful photos of the bugs keeping busy in your garden Kate!
By: k on June 29, 2011
at 2:43 pm
I just love this set of pics!
By: Liz on July 8, 2011
at 9:13 am
amazing!!
i especially like those green guys in the second-to-last picture.
By: melissa on July 13, 2011
at 6:15 pm