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Bloomin' Dirt Patch

The Johnnies are finally starting to bloom! 
Behind it are marigold and Black-eyed Susan vine blossoms.

Devil's Trumpet bloom a day before it opens

Syrphid fly on echinacea (something else has been munching on it)

Thread-waisted wasp on marigold

Thread-waisted wasps getting it on in the thyme

Dwarf pak choi...I'll be enjoying this in stir fry soon

Overall the Dirt Patch is enjoying the cooler weather...


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