And back to tulips

Of course.

Pink and gold

We found the most amazing poppies walking today.

The bug is not a bee or wasp, but a hoverfly (family Syrphidae); beyond that identification I won’t venture. They feed on nectar and pollen. And you can see the wee bits of pollen dust all over the petal behind it.

Pink…

The dianthus is blooming.

… and blue. This is some kind of ornamental (?) onion that pops up in the lavender bed every year. It’s very subtle but I really like it.

Odds and ends

A few photos from around the yard.

More crocuses

Crocuses are just endlessly fascinating.