It's that time of year where we end most days out on the patio. After dinner I take my current book, a glass of iced tea, and my camera, then head out for a little relaxation. Mostly, I'm waiting for Petey the hummingbird to stop by.
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| Ruby Throated Hummingbird |
I'm rarely disappointed. Most evenings, the hummers circle my house, taking turns eating at the feeders.
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| Ruby Throated juvenile |
Other friends stop by to use the bird bath.
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| American Robin |
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| House sparrow |
I start snapping pictures, and before you know it, I'm the one circling the house!
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| Tibouchina with Moonshine yarrow |
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| Sedum Angelina with friend |
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| Sedum Angelina in bloom |
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| Foxgloves |
My nightly garden walk always starts out as a photo shoot. But then I start checking to see what's blooming, or maybe pulling a weed here and there, or making note of future projects.
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| Happy Lights hollyhock |
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| Torch lily |
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| Nigella |
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| Clematis Jackmanii superba and Polish Spirit |
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| Snapdragons, lavender, and yarrow |
I always stop by to see which roses are in bloom while on my walk. In the past, May seemed to be the month for roses. But the last two winters have been harsh, making the roses slow to return, if they did at all. Between the tough winter and rose rosette disease, I've replaced many. So the rose bushes are small, and slow to bloom.
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| Chinatown rose with Oranges and Lemons rose in background |
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| Fourth of July rose |
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| Sunny Knockout rose |
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| Zepherine Drouhin rose |
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| Moonshine yarrow with Zepherine Drouhin roses |
June is just right for garden walks. Whether it's an inspection tour, a watering expedition, or simply a photo shoot, any day is a good day for strolling through the yard. You never know what you'll see!
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| Black and Blue salvia |
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| Asclepias tuberosa |
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| Hypertufa trough with succulents |
Beautiful garden, Robin. I too love to watch the birds take a bath.
ReplyDeleteMost any wildlife are welcome in my garden. But I draw the line at deer, rabbits, slugs, and Japanese beetles. Shudder!
DeleteSame story here on the roses. And look at that clematis go!
ReplyDeleteThe roses may be having a rough year, but that clematis is making up for their loss!
DeleteAs always, your flowers are so gorgeous! And that ruby throated hummingbird...wow! I never realized their necks looked like a bunch of circles like that. So cool.
ReplyDeleteThose circles on their neck are tiny little feathers! Aren't they delightful? The funny thing is that you can only see that neon red color at a certain angle, otherwise, it just looks brown.
DeleteYour photos are lovely and show such a great display of colour. The bird photos are fab. Britain recently voted (by public vote) the robin as the nation's favourite bird.
ReplyDeleteI understand that your robin is slightly different than ours. With a name like mine, I've always been quite partial to robins, as you can imagine.
DeleteSome really stunning shots here. The clematis are amazing. I love the little dish (birdbath?) in the sedum.
ReplyDeleteThat little dish was billed a butterfly bath, but it's so shallow that it simply dries up immediately. It still looks charming though!
DeleteI love seeing so many familiar plants, your garden is totally gorgeous. Do you take the tibuchina inside for the winter?
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This is the first year I've owned a tibuchina, but I doubt that I'll take it inside. It hasn't been very well behaved. The leaves drop constantly, and the blooms are sporadic. I'd call it a great big "Meh". LOL
DeleteSo lovely, Robin ... and your Robin is especially handsome!
ReplyDeleteI have such a soft spot for robins, as you can imagine!
DeleteGood evening! I was wondering if you might be interested in a guest blogging opportunity with Gardening Know How? If so, please e-mail me for more details at:
ReplyDeleteshelley AT gardeningknowhow DOT com
Thanks, and hope to hear from you soon!
Thanks for the opportunity Shelley, I'll be in touch!
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