John and Janet (from Orcas Island) dropped by for a break in their cross-country trip. John accompanied Gary on a hike around the property to check out the weed situation. Canada Thistle and Leafy Spurge are still increasing, but we found evidence that some colonies of insects are beginning to thrive. In this picture, some Hyles Euphorbiae caterpillars and Aphthona flea beetles have done a great deal of damage to a spurge plant.