Daphne Odora
One of the first signs of spring is when these daphne odora blooms start emerging. In a few weeks these will open with an amazing fragrance.
These are the pictures I’ve taken lately, mostly from Maui
Butterfly visiting a yacon flower
A Gulf Fritillary (Agraulis vanillae) visits a yacon flower in our garden in Ha’iku, Maui. Photography by David Fry.
Bees in our garden
Our basil always attracts a bee swarm. Today, while weeding the garden, I noticed red dots on some of the bees. While I was initially worried it could be varroa destructor mites, friends on the internet have assured me it’s just red pollen. I feel lucky to have so many bees, considering how many places are suffering colony collapse disorder. But in upcountry Maui, we are lucky to be surrounded by many other families with organic gardens and small farms that keep bees happy and healthy.
Haiku Hoʻolauleʻa and Flower Festival, April 25, 2015
Please save the date for next year’s Haiku Hoʻolauleʻa and Flower Festival.
Saturday, April 25, 2015