Dog Days of Summer. July 31 - Scissor Grinder Cicada Here in the midwest, you can hear them but you don't always see them. They are big and UGLY! This guy was still alive hanging on my parents' sun umbrella. August 1 - Purple Crown Vetch Right now this is everywhere. Little pink flowers atop... Continue Reading →
July 24-30: Photo Project Week
A week of great weather and good walks along the Illinois Prairie Path. July 24 - Heliotrope My mother is the queen of pots. Her flower pots are amazing. This heliotrope is in on the east side of the house basking in the morning sunshine. July 25 - Milkweed What is amazing for the butterflies... Continue Reading →