Moby, I had the fly thing going on with 'Bon Bini' when they first opened, I've never seen that before this year. The flies only converged on the blooms for a day or two, but it sure was nasty looking- sure didn't want to stick my nose in there!
"...and don't think the garden loses its ecstasy in winter. It's quiet, but the roots are down there riotous." Rumi
