14-Jun-2021
Lupines
Although these are not the native species, they are very attractive to bees.
14-Jun-2021
Dog-strangling vine (Vincetoxicum rossicum)
The flowers on this plant are pretty, but the plant is a serious invasive species, so if you see this on your property, get rid of it ASAP. It will otherwise take over completely, as others have discovered. At the FWG there have been and are, ongoing efforts to remove this, but it is a daunting task!
14-Jun-2021
Bladdernut shrub (Staphylea trifolia)
Planted and thriving in the Backyard Garden, this is a native species, rare in the Ottawa district, with only a few naturally occurring locations known.
14-Jun-2021
Green frog (Lithobates clamitans)
Enjoying the mild sunny day.
14-Jun-2021
Golden alexanders (Zizia aureum)
Planted at the garden, this native species occurs naturally in a few areas of the Ottawa region and areas adjacent.
14-Jun-2021
Water avens (Geum rivale)
Planted at the garden, this native species occurs naturally in only a few sites in the region.
14-Jun-2021
Long-legged fly (Condylostylus)
14-Jun-2021
Bumble bee on Comfrey
Comfrey is a garden plant, non-native to Canada, but which grows wild in some areas and thrives. Bumble bees and other insects enjoy feeding on it, however.
14-Jun-2021
Moth eggs
Underneath a hackberry leaf. Possibly Noctuid eggs.
14-Jun-2021
Red-berried elder (Sambucus racemosa)
It seems like only yesterday the leaves were starting to appear, and then the flower buds. Now, they are already in fruit.
14-Jun-2021
Crab spider and bumble bee
Such is the cycle of life, the crab spider waits patiently on the flower for something to land, and then she pounces.
14-Jun-2021
White campion (Silene latifolia)
