What a Little Rain Can Do

We've had a little rain. Not enough to break the drought, but it's made things momentarily green. It's a relief to see grasses sprouting and weeds growing. It's also made a few plants in our yard bloom.

Blackfoot daisy.

 Pavonia

Tecoma stans. This plant has been in the ground three years and this is the first time it's bloomed.

Silver cloud sage.

(My Sweetie took these fabulous photos of the bees.)

You're mine, flower! 

Closer

 Oooooo, sweet! I wonder how much more pollen I can pack on.

Let me just go a little deeper.

The bees love the sage and they've been busy, busy, getting ready for winter.

How about you? Are you ready for fall? Getting ready for winter? Are you busy, busy, busy as a bee?