There is nothing like a nice rainy spring to make everything grow like crazy. We have an embarrassment of riches this year. One day of photos is just not enough when it is this pretty out there.
Honeysuckle is beautiful – this wild one grows on the bank just off the back porch. I read recently that they are rapidly becoming a nuisance because they spread so quickly. Though I love it, I can see why it’s use is often discouraged now – it is coming up all over the place. 
Down along the big creek, there are huge swaths of these ostrich ferns. I love them so much that a few years ago we went down and dug some to plant up in the shade garden. This is one of the wild ones.
This is a hosta called Kabitan and it looks gorgeous this time of year when the color is fresh – especially with the blue vinca that has crept into the area.
Nice enough that it deserves another shot.
I think the flower is a type of mallow and I have no idea what the bug/bee is, but they sure look nice together.
Have a great Saturday!
Beautiful photos! I love ferns and hostas too. How did you get that bee to pose for you?
Have a wonderful Saturday :)
wonderful pictures.
Wonderful pictures.
What lens are you using. Amazing closeups!
Debbie – I can never get to pose for me when I try to plan it – he just happened along at the right time. It took about 50 frames to get that one :)
Thanks ellyn!
Donna – I am so glad that you like them. These were all taken with a Nikkor 70-300mm and all on manual mode. I am a newbie to SLR, so I let the camera do the work most of the time and try to learn from it. :)
Such beautiful fresh spring colors. I hope to spend some yard time today. This post is inspiring me.
You take such gorgeous photos. What a treat it is to visit your blog!
The rock behind the vincas looks like a craggy old man. And I love the hosta! Beautiful feathery edges. Your garden is beautiful.
I do love your photos, and I love what you said at Donna’s today. You are so nice.
I loved the pictures. I really loved the flower and the ?
Exceptional photos today! My goodness but they are gorgeous!
Hiyas Dlyn:)Thanks for visiting my blog. Hope you enjoyed it! I love the pictures on these last two posts. I will definitely come back when I have more time and read some back entries. Hope to hear from you again soon!
beautiful pictures… thanks for visiting my blog I hope you do come back… I am working on some stuff that some are very interested in.
I will have to keep coming back here too as it looks like you have many of the same interests as I .
Laura
This blog surely was a restful stop. I am always amazed how things gain beauty when the right person has the camera.
Have you been to Mental P
s lately?
The bee shot is amazing and beautiful and fabulous… should I go on?
Wonderful shots!
Great capture with the bee! Beautiful photographs.
What great photos! So peaceful and serene!