Critters around the yard

I'm seeing all kinds of life in my little backyard.  Unlike my sister, I have absolutely no idea what these are!  I'm lousy at bug, bird, spider and other wildlife identification. But they're still neat to watch every now and then.

Cool spider on the wall that separates the double's back patios.  He sat there for a long time!

 

Here are a few pics through the screen of my back door. I brought some cuttings from the flowering tree inside; they smell so good!  And again, I have no idea what type of tree this is to the left of the garden.

I'm sure I'm rushing this, but I saw a single root growing on one of the rosemary starts.  I promptly stuck it in Rootone and planted it.  I doubt it will take, but I couldn't resist trying this so early.  I have seven left in the water to try later--once the root systems are better established. If I do get lucky and this keeps growing, I'll plant the others sooner rather than later.

This is the spinach I planted outside in 2 hanging baskets on 3.30.12. I planted 2 additional baskets today (4.17.12). It looks like every seed sprouted. 16 in each basket; I don't know if that's too much or not enough for the space, but I did the same amount this time. I guess I'll figure it out in a month or so :-). I'm resisting the urge to plant in the garden or in bigger containers yet.  I may check the long term forecast next week to see when we want to risk planting outside.