By June the Blue-eyed Grass flowers had turned into their seed pods. Most of our plants, except the Sullivants Milkweed, were thriving with little attention. The Serviceberries were rippening, while the local Robins and Cedar Waxwings anxiously waited to feast.

The bees were enjoying the Hairy Beardtongue and the White Clover growing in the grass.

More native and non-native wildflowers were finding a home in the lawn as less neighbours spray their yards since the ban on indiscriminate chemicals.

Except for some basic weeding and trimming, we only added more fresh mulch and water only on the hottest days. Consider planting more native plants in your own garden if you love bright, beautiful flowers that the pollinators love but require little attention or resources.