Beautiful Lotus Flowers

I have lotus flowers on my mind. I guess they are in bloom at our local botanical garden, and while my life is too busy to go and see them, I may take some time to go and see them today. If nothing else, this slideshow shows other peoples captures of these amazing beauties. I hope you enjoy it as I did. These are not my photos, though mine may be added into this slideshow in the future. Thanks so much for viewing them. The sacred lotus is in bloom! Click the white arrow button to see a lovely lotus flower slideshow.

Cool herbs to plant that attract butterflies

Here is a list of herbs you can plant in your garden that will also have the added benefit of attracting butterflies, and some birds and bees to your garden.

Bee Balm
Dill
Lavender, English Lavender
Yarrow
Parsley
Borage
Catnip
Chives
Purple Coneflower (echinacea)
Fennel
Lobelia
Nettles
Plaintain
Sage
Verbena
Some thymes
Sassafras
Winter savory mint
Catmint
Hyssop, Blue Hyssop
some oregano