Walking Stick

Walking Stick Insect

 I found this walking stick insect in my workshop this morning.  It's small, with a body that's only 3/4 of an inch long.  I think it hitched a ride on my sleeve, so I released back outside.

Walking Stick

Bee in the Bloom!

 This trumpet vine has been growing and now blooming outside our kitchen window.  I’ve been watching bees go in and out the blooms.

Bee in a Trumpet Vine Bloom

Bee in a Trumpet Vine Bloom

Plant Sale in Santa Barbara!

 If your in the Santa Barbara area, mark your calendar Saturday October 26th for a Plant Sale at Diane Dunhill's!

September Cactus Blooms!

 This is one of my favorite cactus and I have had it for a long time, at least 15 years and possibly many more.  It bloomed again a few days ago.  I think this is the third time it has bloomed this year and it is every bit electrifying in person.

Rebutia Cactus

The Flying Saucer Cactus bloomed earlier in September, It normally blooms in May and early June.  

Flying Saucer Cactus

This gives you an idea of the size of this flying cactus bloom.

The next day it was 105° and the bloom didn't like the heat!  I didn't  like the heat either!