[Bon of Babble]

We have heat coming on - but not as bad as in other parts of the state (mostly north of us) that will get temps of over 110 over the weekend. 110 is a whole 'nother level.

Meanwhile:

I have beautiful hollyhocks this year:

Lots of bees on this ( Achillea or Yarrow):

Neighbor came over complaining that he'd found a large bee hive around his shed - the city wants $500 to remove it. Now I know where all the bees are coming from.

Also popular with bees - but it is poisonous (related to morning glories) - and I wonder if the bees are making poisoned honey?

And finally - husband tore out all our grass last year - pup loves grass so I got him this small patch that he loves to lay in.

[Pete from Shawnee Mission]

Nice pictures!

Perhaps a local beekeeper would remove you neighbor’s bees for free, or for a lot less than the city!

[Diana in Wisconsin]

Beautiful! Cute pup! I need more Hollyhock in my life. The doubles are SO pretty! How do you handle the ‘rust’ that they sometimes get? Maybe your drier air helps with that?

[Califreak]

Awwwww! Sweet pupper looks happy!

I love hollyhocks but don’t have much luck growing them.

My “garden” is kind of a bust this year-too much other stuff going on and too many squirrels and birds snatching it all away from me.

They ate a few dozen sunflowers I planted! Grrrf!

Maybe better luck next year.

:)

[FamiliarFace]

I love hollyhocks and yarrow. I can’t find enough sun in my yard to keep them happy though. I presume that is the problem.

[tob2]

I was shocked to learn that those beautiful flowers, Angel trumpets, are poisonous! Don’t think I would want to grow them anywhere near me.

[TheConservativeParty]

The pup enjoying his grass is awesome!
😁