Back-porch Gardening

This weekend we put together planters and filled them with flowers, herbs, and vegetables. A few platters of birdseed and the dogs hair clippings invited birds to the 9 X 15 area. I'm keeping my eyes open as I kick back in a chair for butterflies and bees to investigate the flowers. However, the birds seemed to have found us fast. Maybe we owe thanks to all the other backyard feeders. So far I've identified Rose-breasted Grosbeak, American goldfinch, woodpeckers, chickadees, chipping sparrow, robin, Baltimore oriole, tufted titmouse, house sparrow, and European Starling. The tall oaks right off our porches provide retreat spaces, as well as a spot to rest while they share their many songs.

Posted on 18 May, 2020 18:25 by belled