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| the hummingbirds have been sucking the nectar from these periwinkle flowers |
Yesterday I felt renewed sense of hope after spending time in the garden. I have all kinds of energetic, beautiful birds visiting. I saw orioles, sparrows, hummingbirds, woodpeckers, and a titmouse. They all looked so happy and excited. It's as if they were pleased to find plenty of bugs, nectar, and water to splash in; they love the birdbath.
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| there is the first lime of the season |
Seeing their antics gave me faith that everything is going to be all right. They are busy with their babies. I always take my cues from the animal kingdom. They are so wise, in the moment, and in tune with nature.
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| the rhubarb is growing quickly |
My artichoke plant is getting gigantic! Soon I will be able to harvest artichokes to cook with homegrown lemons and Italian salad dressing. It is an exciting time, and a bountiful harvest is just beginning...
Will you be growing food this year? I left a bag of homegrown organic blood oranges and Meyer lemons in the mailbox for my mail carrier. She was happy to receive them.
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That was a lovely gift for your mail carrier. Yes, we are growing food -and my garden is an important source of exercise and helps me be calm. Stay well!
ReplyDeleteMe, too, emw. We are fortunate to be able to find peace and refuge outside in the fresh air.
DeleteI know you must be "in heaven" with the beauty of your plants and the birds visiting. I love rhubarb...I've yet to grow it successfully though. I like to cook it with a little (well maybe a lot of) sugar and scoop it on top of hot cereal for breakfast. Andrea
ReplyDeleteI love it in rhubarb crisp, Andrea. I hope it is successful this year. Last year was the first year I had it, so i didn't harvest the stalks. They say to wait until the second year. It is looking promising.
DeleteIt always amazes me how different our seasons are. I just planted artichoke seeds but they’ve not yet sprouted. Hummingbird feeders will go up next weekend. Nature has a way of setting things to right for me also. Are you still knitting?
ReplyDeleteHi Lady Locust, Yes, I am. I am working on the heel of a second sock today. I should have it finished in the next few days. I am so grateful for my yarn stash and knitting tools. Enjoy your artichokes and hummingbirds...
DeleteGardening is definitely great therapy and growing food brings such a sense of joy. Stay safe. Kathy, Brisbane, Australia
ReplyDeleteIt really is, Kathy. This pandemic has really made me appreciate my garden and orchard. Thanks for reading and for commenting.
DeleteYou do have some lovely birds visiting.
ReplyDeleteMY rhubarb is doing really well too.
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Yes, they are so sweet and enthusiastic, Joy. Glad to hear that your rhubarb is doing well.
DeleteI think one of the biggest joys of growing food is being able to share it with others when there's surplus. What a lovely gift to leave for your mail carrier. I have planted out some Autumn seedlings and they have started off well so hopefully there'll lots of harvest and share here too. Meg:)
ReplyDeleteI'm sure there will be, Meg. It's so exciting when the seeds sprout. I have cilantro coming up in the windowsill. They are so tiny right now, but very promising.
DeleteYour garden is coming along nicely! Those periwinkles are so pretty - I saw some growing in the Japanese Garden when I visited. That was very kind of you to give some of your citrus to your mail carrier. :)
ReplyDeleteHi Bless, Thank you. I love the periwinkles, too. They can be invasive, though. I need to trim them back one of these days.
DeleteI love the thought of hummingbirds sipping nectar from the periwinkle flowers. We don't have hummingbirds in Britain but I bet they are a joy to watch. Please stay safe. x.
ReplyDeleteOh, they are, Cherie! They are so delicate and fairy-like.
DeleteYes, we will indeed be growing food this year. We had planned to start work on a plot anyway but are more determined than ever now. It is good for the mind as well as the body to have some exercise. Take care.
ReplyDeleteThat's true, mamasmercantile. I love being out in the sunshine, too.
DeleteI feel so blessed to have a lovely garden, I will be writing about growing tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteI do, too, Frugal. It is my sanctuary. Thanks for reading and for commenting.
DeleteIt was nice of you to remember the mail carrier with a bag of fruit. Yes, I planted the summer garden and am now waiting for the seeds to sprout. The next few days are supposed to be sunny and warmer which will help. The birds here are also very active. I love hearing them sing.
ReplyDeleteI love hearing the birds sing, too, Anita. It really is feeling like Spring now. I love it.
DeleteYou are so lucky to have homegrown artichokes.
ReplyDeleteI have a little seedling of artichoke. This is my third attempt at growing them. I think it’s too hot and humid here.
Hi Nil, Yes, I think they like the cold. That's when they seem to take off, after February. I think they do well in Canada. The ones they grow there are huge! My plant looks happy. You can practically watch them grow, like pumpkins...
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