Mating Monarchs, Goldfinch Pair, & Why Lawn Stinks

Lots of pictures this morning that I've been accumulating. Shall we be off, then?





Most of the garden this morning. A bit overgrown? 

   






L-R: boltonia, miscanthus, switchgrass, indian grass






Why mow your lawn....










































... when instead miracles can happen? I've got milkweed, too.








Liatris ligulistylis




Caryopteris 'Longwood Blue'






Wild Senna never stops blooming






Male goldfinch--been years since they've been so active.






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