This robber fly is a voracious predator. At only half an inch long, it hunts flies, leaf hoppers, and other small prey.

We flipped a few of our pumpkins, blossom-end down, so they develop into their intended shape. Sometimes that means breaking a few advantageous roots and anchoring tendrils away from from the vine.

A few pollinators on our summer-blooming alliums.

Roses can have incredible color, fragrance and presence in the garden. These are a few of my favorites this year.

July’s heat brings stunning color to the garden.