Backyard garden pictures group 2
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Very strange

by Christa Krueger
(Kingston,Ontario,Canada)

Here is this mushroom-like formation on our Birchtree trunk
today - 13 days later -

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Do you know the way to San Jose?

by Jane Brunton
(Camden East, Ontario)

Blown off course

Blown off course

This polyphemous moth spent the better part of the day hunkering down under a flower. Next morning he was gone. I hope he gathered the strength to fly away that night.

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If I could I would climb so high

by Jane Brunton
(Camden East, Ontario)

If I could...

If I could...

My captive indoor cat peering at a beckoning tree through the window screen.

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'wild' flowers - more detailed -

by Christa Krueger
(Kingston,Ontario,Canada)

A few years ago, this plant 'showed up' in our garden.
Now, very controlled, I let it grow in places, where it is a perfect companion to other woodland natives, evergreens & ferns. It could also 'take over', if one let's it.

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Candy Cane

by Laura Campbell
(Galena, MD)

Candy Cane

Candy Cane

I absolutely love dahlias - this is one of my favorites as it reminds me of a candy cane

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Swaying in the Breeze

by Steph Schreiber
(Ontario, Canada)

I caught these guys just swaying in the wind one day and couldn't resist.

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Crocosmia

by Tina
(Parry Sound)

I think Crocosmia Is Stunning "JUST" Before it actually Blooms...

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"Don't be depressed Harry. They've got drugs for that now."

by Jane Brunton
(Camden East, Ontario)

Don't be depressed Harry.

Don't be depressed Harry.

Phil advises Harry on the advantages of over the counter drugs.

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Unnamed 'wild' flower

by Christa Krueger
(Kingston,Ontario,Canada)

Maybe someone can id this rather beautiful 'resident', which is growing throughout
my shade garden

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Very strange

by Christa Krueger
(Kingston,Ontario,Canada)

This mushroom-like formation showed up one day on our old
Birchtree trunk

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Hot Mamas

by Peggy
(Fort Wayne, IN US)

I loved the hot combination of the red daylilies and the yellow flowers which is why I took the picture. I think the yellow flowers are painted daisies--not sure--they reseed everywhere and so this wasn't a planned combination, but I love the sunlight in this photo and the yellow throats of the daylilies compliment the daisies very nicely. It warms me up just looking at it!

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Chippy, on his way 'home'

by Christa Krueger
(Kingston,Ontario,Canada)

After his little pouches are filled to capacity, Chippy is heading 'home'

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Adult Mantis interrupting his lunch to pose for photo

by Gregory Blount
(Grand Lake, Oklahoma)

Pest Control, if you please

Pest Control, if you please

While inspecting my gourd vines, I found this adult Mantis stalking his prey. By the time I got to the house, got the camera and got back to the garden, he was already feasting on this grasshopper. He was kind enough to interrupt his meal, turn and pose for this shot.
Looking forward to seeing more of his family!

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What did the potato say to the duck?

by Jane
(Camden East, Ontario)

Strange harvest

Strange harvest

I don't know what it said either. I can't read lips.

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A lot of 'wild' flowers

by Christa Krueger
(Kingston,Ontario,Canada)

Here is a shot of one small area, where these beauties like to co-exist.

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Cypress Vine takes over Forney!

by Susan Rowe
(Forney Texas, USA)

Beautiful Climber!

Beautiful Climber!

This is a cypress vine that I planted this spring. It is a favorite of our hummingbird population, and they often fight over the cluster of red star blooms.

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My 'Showy Lady's-slipper'

by Christa Krueger
(Kingston,Ontario,Canada)

After many years of trying to get my hands on one of these, 2 years ago, I was lucky.
Last year, it showed me its happiness by coming back to life in early spring. What a wonderful delight, seeing three buds appear and within 2 weeks all three were fully open. God must have had 'painting lessons', of course not, he knows how to create everything so beautiful.

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I said, "STOP TAKING MY PICTURE!"

by Linda Carson
(Harrison Township, Michigan, USA)

I said,

I said, "STOP TAKING MY PICTURE!"

Usually this little guy loves the attention I give him. Sometimes he even seems to pose for a picture or two. But this time when I tried to snap his picture he really gave me a tongue lashing. Just wanted to be left alone I guess.

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Enjoying My Place in the Sun

by Linda Carson
(Harrison Township, Michigan, USA)

Enjoying My Place in the Sun

Enjoying My Place in the Sun

This little guy was enjoying the sun one morning in the back pond. Looked like he could of stayed there all day without any worries.

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Johnson's Blue with Lady's Mantle

by Peggy
(Fort Wayne, IN US)

These two plants bloom together every spring and I never tire of looking at the blue and chartreuse combination.

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Our little Chippy

by Christa Krueger
(Kingston,Ontario,Canada)

This little Chipmunk is one of three, who chase each other around like little kids. This one is very 'tame' - no care in the world, while having his lunch

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Sunny terrace

by Suzy River
(Denmark)

Geraniums, Delphiniums and Pansies

Geraniums, Delphiniums and Pansies

Nothing in my vast garden has given me more pleasure than these containers with Geraniums, Pansies and the Delphiniums that I finally had success with from seeds. Late afternoon, relaxing in that old comfy chair after digging and hauling in the garden, just enjoying the warm air and looking around at the small plants' progress..............ah! The current occupant of the chair lets me use it whenever I want.

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Turtle in pond

by Christa Krueger
(Kingston,Ontario,Canada)

During our Summer drive I took a short walk to the pond nearby and had a chance to 'say hello' to Mr(s) Turtle, doing what I should have had done - going for a swim -

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