Sunflower with bee

Our botany season has come to an end and so, on 11 September 2018, our main Naturalist had a group of us visit his amazing garden and for a walk to look at wild and garden plants in his neighbourhood.

Not the greatest weather, but at least the rain kept away. I think rain is in the forecast for the next week, which is a pity, as the fall leaves will all be on the ground before we know it. We were luckier than those who live further north in Alberta, such as Edmonton and Grand Prairie, as we have not had snow in Calgary yet, at least not in my part of the city. At 1:00 am this morning, the temperature was -1C (windchill -6C)! We seem to have gone from summer straight into 'winter'.