Dragonfly

Today was the first day of school and though I only have seven students, I sure am tired. I had just enough energy to take a few photos this evening. I'm working on a post for later this week with a photo of a tomato every day to see how it changes. While I was out in the garden. I noticed this visitor perched on my tomatoes. I was amazed at how transparent its wings are.

The only other news for now is that these three tomatoes are looking great. I'll be picking them soon to eat.

Pollinators

Yesterday was our second day in a row without rain. I'm hoping the streak will continue today. I caught these pollinators out in the late afternoon sun. I was glad to see both the fly and bumble bee on my broccoli. I've decided that since it is too late to pull it and plant anything else, I'll try to save it's seeds. The only trouble is I have no idea what variety it is since I got the seedling from a colleague. If I do end up with seeds I might have to ask her to go back and look at her records.

Syrphid Fly on Broccoli Flower
Wasp on Goldenrod
Bumble Bee on MarigoldYellow Jacket on Goldenrod