Wildflower Walk

From our walk yesterday we were greeted with cooler temps and a nice breeze.

And the flowers in the pollinator patch have exploded in both variety and numbers.  In order of appearance are, Ox Eye. Bee Balm, Boneset, Compass Plant, Milkweed, Yellow Coneflower, Showy Tick-Trefoil, Black-Eyed Susan along with a dog.

 

Wildflower Walk

 From one of our recent walks there were these blooming along the trail...

Gray-headed coneflower

Showy Tick-trefoil (amidst the Ox-eye)

Prairie blazing star

And Monarda (bee balm)

Stay-tuned, there's more to come.....

Walking the Dogs

Following days of storms we caught a break in the weather today.  Sunny, breezy, 73F (as opposed to 93F) and a comfortable dew point.  It's soggy in some spots on the trail but the girls got an opportunity to stretch their legs and get worn-out.  I suspect they'll be sleeping it-off for the balance of the day.

From our walk today there was this...

Bee Balm (Monarda)

Big Blue Stem (Turkey Foot) Taller Than I Am

Gray-Headed Cone Flower and Empty Nest Box

Turkey Foot, Switch Grass, False Sun Flower and Showy Tick Trefoil