insects

The rosemary was buzzing with bees.

This bee at a borage flower has big yellow pollen packs on her legs.

The first almond blossoms opened today and I found this little insect visiting the stamens of one flower. I'm guessing it is a Dance Fly, Empis, but I'm not totally sure since my insect book image shows it a different angle.

Mid-Winter treats

Days are getting noticeably longer. Various plants are showing signs of breaking dormancy, while others have been blooming through the fall and winter.

Almond buds

Rosemary blossom