“Bees like chives,” says my neighbour Judy. Bees are an important indicator for ecosystem health, it’s a good sign to see them in the garden. (Andrea Connell)

Peonies are said to lend a country feel to any garden. Can you picture the shady porch and a rocking chair? (Andrea Connell)

I just love the various shades of purple in this flower, it’s really one of my favourites. (Andrea Connell)

Most bumblebees are female, live in ground hives and unlike their smaller counterparts do not stockpile honey, they eat it. Bless their plump little hearts. (Andrea Connell)

Bumblebee busily gathering pollen in the neighbour’s garden on May 24th, 2012. (Andrea Connell)

Six week old Sasha is a Hungarian Vizsla and was stealing all the attention outside the cafe near University of Guelph. (Andrea Connell)

Inukshuk means in the likeness of humans or somthing similar to that. This one is watching over the fields on Second Line, Moffat, Ont. (Andrea Connell)

Mandy a lab collie cross enjoys the evening at Royal City Park, Guelph, Ont., on Mon. May 7, 2012. (Andrea Connell)

Why is this birch tree watching me walk through the Arboretum at University of Guelph on a sticky May 3, 2012 afternoon? “The trees are alive and it’s awfully frightening!”(Andrea Connell)

You know this means Frost’s going to barf later. Now Chidley don’t get all upset with my cat photos, (he hates pet photos). (Andrea Connell)