Minnesota Landscape Arboretum and Bees, Too

Yesterday we visited new Bee Center at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. The interactive displays were interesting and great for all ages. I learned some new things about bees and pollinators. Of course, we visited other areas, too. One of my favorites is the clever Japanese garden. That's yours truly in the second photo.

We also explored "Amazing Spaces," which are variations on a theme of tree houses. My handsome hubby posed for this photo. 

We had fun exploring. Look for twelve tree houses in all. Here are a few more photos...but not too many. I don't want to spoil the surprises.

Happy Fourth!

Happy Fourth of July! The summer of the bees continues. The above photo is a recent one of chamomile flowers. The photo below is chives from a couple of weeks ago. (Even though it's enjoyable, summer teaching means less gardening and blogging time.)

Here's a look at what I've planted in some of my pots around the garden. I've got alyssum, salvia, and dianthus. It's a good mix of colors that I've repeated for effect.  

And here's a look at Sugar Magnolia Snap Pea. The purple pods are easy to see for picking. The vines are full-sized, so I've had to pull out the tallest stakes. I might grow these next year just because of how pretty they are!