Hello, ladybugs!

I released 1500 ladybugs into the garden this morning. I have no idea how many have survived, but while they were alive, I snapped a few pix. They’re so cute!

It’s not easy focusing a 50mm lens on these little critters, so apologies that some aren’t quite in focus. I was practicing my manual focus skills…need more practice! 🙂

Ladybug creeping on a ranunculus sown from Floret Flower seeds!
Ladybug creeping on a ranunculus sown from Floret Flower seeds!
What's on this side?
What’s on this side?
Looks like something's been munching on this flower, right?
Looks like something’s been munching on this flower, right?
This hydrangea plant has grown to almost 6' tall and started as a cutting from a floral arrangement. I used rooting powder and stuck the stick in the ground...and now 3 years later, we've got a giant hydrangea plant!
This hydrangea plant has grown to almost 6′ tall and started as a cutting from a floral arrangement. I used rooting powder and stuck the stick in the ground…and now 3 years later, we’ve got a giant hydrangea plant!
Ladybug exploring on the hydrangea
Ladybug exploring on the hydrangea
OOF. Sorry for the blur!
Ladybug on hydrangea flower bud
Ladybug on hydrangea flower bud
Strawberries would be my favorite if I were a ladybug!
Strawberries would be my favorite if I were a ladybug!
Nothing to see here...just a ladybug cruising for some breakfast.
Nothing to see here…just a ladybug cruising for some breakfast.
Yum...not sure if the ladybugs love cilantro as much as I do!
Yum…not sure if the ladybugs love cilantro as much as I do!
I manually placed several ladybugs on the kale as it's being attacked by aphids. None of them seem to stick, though. I mean, it's a FREE buffet!!
I manually placed several ladybugs on the kale as it’s being attacked by aphids. None of them seem to stick, though. I mean, it’s a FREE buffet!!
Get a room!
Get a room!
About meesh

Meesh has a passion for people, creative projects, and technology. She enjoys painting furniture back to life, gardening, playing with her kids, and connecting people.