pollinators at work

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[OT from cottage renovations]

this time of year the hibiscus and crepe myrtle seem to be the most showy of the many plants in bloom.  however pleasing they are to us while out for a walk around the Grove, their true purpose is to attract creatures to bring targeted mobility to their pollen.  here's some of it happening: 

(click through these thumbnails for higher resolution images)

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Chestnut Avenue

that tan background of the first image is the plywood of Castle McClelland. 

butterfly bush

Grove Road

hibiscus

Center Street

mimosa