Changing of the Purple Guard

A few days ago a new plant started budding.  The buds betrayed a fringe of purple about to burst.

October 8, 2010

The smaller aster type purple flower has been fading away and going to seed. This new bolder one is picking up the slack.  The change of the purple guard is in progress.  Bees and wasps have been bumping into one another to get at the new arrivals.

Also of note, found a man investigating the conk covered decaying tree.  I asked if he was inspecting the damage.  He smiled and replied no, rather he was Geocaching.  Who would have thought that this would take people to Northwood park?  

Hope you enjoyed and please share comments,

~ Robin