autumn feast

i used to see goldenrod and think “allergies.” but now i see goldenrod and think, “bees.” specifically, the friendly gatherings of honeybees and bumblebees and hoverflies that swarm over the fuzzy heads of goldenrod in the fall, and make, if you’re lucky, some dark and pungent honey to drizzle in your herbal tea all winter long.

goldenrod (solidago)

shoreview, minnesota