Deptford Pink, Dianthus armeria

Deptford Pink

Dianthus armeria

- Shouting for attention -

This little flower is easy to overlook when rambling through the countryside. However, during peak summer months, Deptford pinks' tiny little blossoms shout for attention. These small blossoms top out at about only a half inch in diameter.

Red-Legged Grasshopper, Melanoplus femurrubrum

Red-Legged Grasshopper

Melanoplus femurrubrum

Red-Legged Grasshopper
 

While the grasshopper probably is not most folk's favorite creature, it still is a critter that deserves cataloguing and attention. He is in the same order as Jiminy Cricket and the locusts that