Readers, Welcome to my blog (formerly Birds, Blooms, Books, etc). I'm entering a new decade taking on the challenge of moving from Maryland after living there 46 years and learning about my new home here in New England in the Live Free or Die state - New Hampshire. Join me as a write this new chapter of my life.

Thursday, May 23, 2013

Potted

Each year I seem to get more pots and consequently more plants to care for.  Some of these will winter over as they have for the last two years and some will serve their purpose decorating the yard for just this season.  Here's a walk through the filled pots this year.  I did neglect to photograph the three at the front door so they will have to be saved for another time.


On the southwest corner of the deck (above and below). The pail is my attempt at a miniature garden.  So far only the creeping thyme has lasted through the winter.


I really like the color of these geraniums so bought quite a few for the pots on the deck.



My cactus pot with garden art from AZ and the agave (right side spiky plant) came from my brother's garden.  He called it an agave pup.


My newest cactus pot with Greek ruins that Dan got as an "award" from his art professor.




Three pots on the southeast corner of the decking outside screen porch.



Above and below pots on the freestanding deck overlooking the pond.


These pots with asparagus fern and purple heart (?) have overwintered in the vestibule for two winters now.


I have two of these planters on the side of the swing.


And I have two of these hanging baskets.  Plant unknown.  Can anyone help me out?  There was no label from the nursery.


P.S. Just realized this morning, the day after this was originally posted that the photo below was not included.  These are the hens and chicks that Betsy of Joyful Reflections shared with me last year along with another agave pup and a tiny sedum.  I think I'll be transplanting some of these before season end.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Bloomin'


Dianthus


Weigela



Iris


Lily of the Valley


Daffodil (name forgotten)


More irises


Columbine


Siberian Iris


Favorite iris


Allium


Going to bloom this year! YEAH!  Peony.


May apple

Linking to May Bloom Day

Watch Out for That Window!

We have many windows and despite the special reflector decals I've put on them, birds continue to make contact with mixed results.  These two were lucky ones.

This red bellied sapsucker was quite stunned by his hit.


After many minutes I coaxed him to climb the beam.  It was a good two hours before he finally flew off.


Sunday we found this Kentucky warbler.  I had to look him up in Peterson to identify him and then added him to my list.


He also was gently coaxed to flight.  Since it was dusk we were afraid the fox would get him if he stayed on the ground.