Diana created a "Merry Meadow" replacing a large patch of lawn in our backyard this year, containing native Massachusetts wildflowers. The merry meadow is host to many local creatures.

240928-996 Hungry Chippy

240928-988 Chippy

240830-264 Cutleaf Coneflower (Rudbeckia laciniata)

240830-257 Asian Lady Beetle (Harmonia axyridis) on Common Boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum)

24726-021 Monarda punctata — spotted bee-balm

Swamp Milkweed Unfolding ©dag

Preening After Sun Bath ©dag

Robin Friend Looks Hurt; Just Sunbathing! ©dag

Squash Vine Borer (a diurnal species of Sesiid moth) ©dag

Inviting Angelic Atropurpurea ©dag

Armored Explorer ©dag

Neon One ©dag

Neon Two ©dag

Iridescent Flyer ©dag

Size is Relative ©dag

Angelica is Attractive in More Ways Than One ©dag

Frequent Visitor ©dag

24610-096 Dragonfly

24608-015 Purple Stemmed Angelica (Angelica atropurpurea)

24604-006 Northeastern Beardtongue (Penstemon hirsutus)

24604-001 Canada Windflower (Anemone canadensis)

24603-017 Purple Stemmed Angelica (Angelica atropurpurea)

24525-006 Groundsel

24525-005 Robin's Plantain Fleabane (Erigeron pulchellus)

24525-001 Plantain Pussytoes (Antennaria plantaginifolia)
