Another day of above 90F temperatures (yesterday it got up to 97, today it’s supposed to top out at 96) and no end in sight.
There are clearly success stories in my garden, but nothing seems quite “normal” this year. Even the spiders are confused about the season; I don’t remember ever seeing this gorgeous variety before late September.
This common garden spider has made a home for herself in a pot of Sweet Basil and Thai Basil.
Not to be outdone by her backyard cousin, this front porch spider has woven her web between a Coleus and an Alternanthera.
by Karen Platt
27 Jul 2010 at 15:40
Our spiders are not so big. Still warm in England, but dull, no sun and still windy, so very difficult for photography.
by Silvia
01 Aug 2010 at 19:31
Nice spiders Lya! I like to see plants in the context of the animals that use them ~ it gives them an even richer dimension than just sitting there looking good!