I was absolutely thrilled to see this little guy this morning. Our community garden has been devoid of bees this year, and it has been beyond depressing. I’ve been letting my herbs go to bloom this year, in hopes of attracting as many beneficial insects as possible. I’m so glad that my thyme plant attracted this little man!
Especially in the city where habitat for beneficial insects is sparse, planting even a few flowers in your small garden can go a long way toward attracting these helpful creatures. This year, I planted some calendula in order to add some color and attract bugs. 
Thankfully, despite the lack of bees, there have been enough pollinators around to help out my tomato plants!
Hi, Ki. Thought I’d give you a little thrill with your first comment
I’ve added your garden blog to my bookmarks. Have fun.