Every year we have the same type of spider set up camp between the flower stalks of our hosta plants. Last year there were 3 or 4 but this year, probably because of the dry conditions, there was only this one.

Very shallow depth of field on this day lily flower. Crystal Lake, IL

At the end of the season, clematis seeds begin their dispersion

A new type of cone flower that Heather bought at an end-of-season sale at a local nursery.