hey hope everyone is well. I'm getting excited because my dahlias r really about 2 take off. these last few shots where some of the first to start blooming. there's not been any butterflies hardly at all. don't know if it has 2 do with environmental issues or someone spraying something. I've only seen like five monarchs...last year there where hundreds and these terrible invasive birds are driving our native birds away. excuse me but isn't environment somewhat based on location. shouldn't responsible adults, especially in urban areas want to protect their native species of birds. I mean everyone is so 'pet crazy' what about the wildlife which some people keep as pets and I disagree with that. anyway house sparrows and wrens are very aggressive none native birds to this state that r driving away our native birds like the bluebird. I am proud to say I smashed probably 40 eggs total over their breeding cycle had to take all my houses down and can't wait to move to the country where I was raised. anyway I was sad about the bird situation and then no butterflys hardly but I got a lift yesterday. bubblebees r breeding and there r baby bubble bees all hair and fuzzy, kinda like me..lol so it made me feel good that I did do something good for the environment. I also use electric tools to maintain my lawn. want to get electric car but I don't trust it yet and I'm not rich. man am I on a rant...sorry anyway if you made it this far these flowers where first used and originated from the Aztecs. I find this particularly interesting. anyway hope you like the photo and hope u all r safe and at peace... ***chills and thrills*** preecher