Bees bring me to my knees

I understand the business of bees is important. But they — and their waspy relatives — makes me run away like a little girl when they visit our yard. So I have to say I'm a bit happy to see what was once this ...

Is now bee-free ...

Still, a straggler visits a toad lily.

The big furry bees actually don't bother me too much. As long as I let them "eat," they let me pass without a sting.

The sedum has since dried up for the season. Bees be gone!