I'm really enjoying my flower gardens around the house. Yes, all the way around the house. Each little garden has flowers that will flower at different times all summer which provides me with joy and colorful subjects to admire.
My short sunflowers are getting ready to show off their blossoms. The blue cosmos have overtaken the zinnias but the zinnias will preserver and have their time to show off also.
In front of the house we have our Oriole feeder and it is getting quite busy with both Orioles and their fledglings and other birds. I think these are house finches and it seems the sparrows have found a taste for oranges also.
The hummers and more interested in the Borage, Forget me Nots, Bee Balm, and Hosta flowers. Each day I gather a few flowers to bring inside.
I guess having to stick around the house all of the time has made my gardens cleaner and prettier. At least I think so!
The birds continue to entertain us at the feeders. Here is a 12 second video of birds at the Oriole feeder. Note that sparrows, Grosbeaks, and Orioles use it. Not shown is the hoards of house finches [?] that are swarming the feeder at different times also.
The Orioles are bringing their fledglings to the feeder too and feeding them. I haven't caught that in a photo yet, but I'll try.
I did do a still life...with dried mushrooms I found in the yard and garden Phlox petals.
This is for Miss Merry: [It started raining this morning! Again!]
Wednesday was fishing day and adventure day. We both got worn out but had a great time...I might even write about that adventure later....
Now to enjoy the rainfall because that means I can take a nap and not worry about mowing the yard that is too soggy.
Such pretty flowers! Good to hear you had a adventure day. :)
ReplyDeleteWe did. It really really wore Rich out but he loved it.
DeleteThat is a nice orange and jelly feeder! Nice for the birds!
ReplyDeleteWe love this feeder, it really is fun to watch them too!
DeleteYou sound like me. We had rain all mornings my planned yard work is on hold. Darn! I like your still life.
ReplyDeleteOh I know! I mowed with the little mower around all the obstacles yesterday and now I have a half a$$ed looking yard.
DeleteToo funny.
Thanks, the petals from the Phlox fell on the table so I just 'decorated' around them! LOL!
Neat feeder! I tried putting an orange out for Orioles last year when we had a pair here but they totally ignored it.
ReplyDeleteRainy days are good days for naps.
Glad you got your fishing trip in! I am sure you are both exhausted but what great memories and reminisces. Hey, if the yard is too soggy, no better time for a nap!!!
ReplyDeleteI love the still life - that is one I will have to share with the grands!!!!
Gorgeous photos of your flowers. Wow! Another fishing adventure... hope you write about it. I already asked Sandra to send rain and I'm asking you too. Lori
ReplyDeleteYour flower garden must be a gorgeous sight with these beauties in them. I enjoyed the description of your garden and your birds, all the photos and birds, and video. I can see you are a true nature lover. Taking note of the names because I would really love to attract some hummers to the garden too. Your still life is fun. So nice you got some fishing in too.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful blooms, birds and still life!
ReplyDeleteThe flowers are gorgeous. Nothing short of uplifting.
ReplyDeleteI was just wondering about sunflowers and if there would be fields nearby this year.
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