I started wondering this earlier this summer around the same time a friend asked me how long it takes to get Ruby-throated hummingbirds to come to a new feeder. While it does usually take a while to get them to find a new feeder, her question made me realize that it seemed like I was … Continue reading Where Are the Hummingbirds?
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I Planted Milkweed…
And the monarchs came! Last fall at our WI cabin, I scattered milkweed seeds from native milkweed that had sparsely grown in what I call the "loop" in the center of the circular driveway. It's a native area anchored by three Hop Hornbeam (Ostrya virginiana) trees. There's lots of advice on how to collect milkweed … Continue reading I Planted Milkweed…
August Garden Surprises
I took a walk around the yard today just checking everything out. It must have been a while I'd done that, since I had quite a few, luckily mostly pleasant, surprises. This Rose Of Sharon has always grown in the shadow of surrounding trees which are no longer there. I never understood why it was … Continue reading August Garden Surprises