A bumble bee was taking advantage of some bugleweed flowers.
Ajuga Reptans ‘Caitlin’s Giant

I tried out this variety last year. It wintered over nicely and is already sending out runners. I’m going to get more. It can be invasive but isn’t that what you want when planting a ground cover? Besides, bugleweed is shallow rooted and easy enough to control. That is unless you wait until it’s established in the lawn and too late.

Here’s the bumble I promised

…and now I’ll leave you with some fungus.
Dryad Saddle – Polyporus squamosus
AKA – Pheasant’s-back Polypore.
This mushroom grows from deciduous wood, both living and dead. In my experience – mostly dead. It is edible but older specimens are supposedly too tough to eat. Another field guide states the tender edges of the caps can be pickled, sauteed or fried. I prefer mine photographed.

They weren’t kidding when they named it Polyporus.

Dryad Saddles are a reminder to start looking for Morels. Lilacs beginning to bloom + Dryad Saddles = Morel Season. I won’t eat those either but have friends that will.