A Digger Bee, Anthrophora curta, new resident in the garden
I finally figured out what kind of digger bee this little one is, an Anthrophora curta. Until now I only observed Ivory Banded Digger...
First Western monarch sighting in the garden
Welcome back! With their population drastically diminishing, anytime I see a Western monarch I find it such an uplifting experience. And...
Yotam Ottolenghi's Green Couscous
I LOVE this salad for its amazing flavor and textures. Try this recipe and it will become your favorite! I've altered it a little bit...
Yellow faced bumble bee in a California poppy
Ah, my first observation of the year of a Yellow-faced bumble bee Bombus vosnesenskii in a California poppy in the garden. I rarely see...
Cedar Waxwings are back
Oh how I love the cedar waxwings! I look forward to their arrival every spring, and here they are. This morning was the first time this...
California Bumble Bee on the Island Alum Root
Yesterday I wrote a post about the blossoming Island Alum Root Heuchera maxima plant. Well look who was visiting all of the blossoms...
Woolly Angelica and Island Alum Root blooming
Early Spring brings such unexpected surprises in the garden. The Woolly Angelica Angelica tomentosa plant in one of our plant beds, for...
California Bumble Bee and Silver Bush Lupine Blossom
The Silver Bush Lupines Lupinus albifrons are starting to bloom and I'm seeing more bees in the garden. All day long bees are visiting...
Brown Eyed Bushtit visits
Another cute brown-eyed bushtit visited the backyard and patio. It was foraging for insects and seemed to find some delicacies. Here it...
Bombus californicus in the ceanothus
The ceanothus is abuzz all day, and now the California bees Bombus californicus are out after their winter rest, as well. Look at the...
