This year, we're participating in No Mow May. It's a movement to allow the wildflowers to grow to provide food for the early pollinators. It's also rained nearly every day in May so the grass has been too wet to mow.
Himself has been busy planting flowers in pots
The snowball bushes have blossomed. The Alpine bells weren't caught in the avalanche
Johnny Jump Ups
Yellow petunias, but no sign of the Fern Leaf Bleeding Hearts from Anne Cornucopia
What's up, Buttercup?
Something was planted under the dome.
Ink and Lily of the Valley. Ink needs a coat of paint.
This is where the smart bird feeder was supposed to go. Apparently, most of the smart feeders don't work on 5G networks so the feeder will have to be returned.
Speaking of feeders. Rocky and I are now tied. He hasn't been around and hasn't bothered the feeders.
Sadly, the birds haven't been around either. There have been a couple of Goldfinches and House Wrens, but not in the flocks that used to come to the feeders. I don't know if it's because the feeders were moved, the birds don't like the seed, or Himself has been out and about in the yard more.
I have heard the birds. Using Merlin to identify them, I've heard a cardinal, American Robin, Ovenbird, Chipping Sparrow, crows, Mourning Dove, Tufted Titmouse, Black-Capped Chickadee
How does your garden grow?
Everything is flourishing in your garden - very pleasing.
ReplyDeleteWith so much rain, everything is so green
DeleteYour yard looks lovely CJ. My gardens look good, but the lawn, which is the hubby's chore, is a MESS. I don't think we've ever had such large dirt scabs No mowing for us yet either. And yes, the rain hasn't helped, but neither has the dirt sections. Grin. I had my feeder (down for the summer) next to the house so it would work. Sorry yours was such a problem.
ReplyDeleteI hoping to get a platform feeder with a weight close so squirrels can't get to the seed. I'm also going back to the seed I had used. Maybe they don't like the new cleaner seed (all the sunflower seeds are hulled)
DeleteU mnie maliny, maggi, irysy już rosną. 🌸
ReplyDeleteMmm, raspberries. The iris leaves have poked through the ground, but no flowers yet.
DeleteOvenbird, Gracie? 🤔
ReplyDelete"The Ovenbird gets its name from its covered nest. The dome and side entrance make it resemble a Dutch oven." https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Ovenbird/overview
DeleteThanks for the link!
DeleteSuper Bummer about the birdfeeder....sigh... Psssst... i thinkk the yellow petunia is a pansy.... I would love to see a yellow petunia... i'm not sure there is one.. I think last year i did see one stripey with purple.. .. No mow for a month sounds good to me... lol I've taken a few days off to spend with kiddos but its time for me to get back after it... :) Hugs! deb
ReplyDeleteYou're right. Pansy. Petunia. Tomato, tomahto. Flowers 😹
Deletewavez two ewe ink, we mizz ewe buddy ♥♥ a wee bit oh paint wood look nice !!!
ReplyDeleteknock wood and toss salt that your saying that there's a "tie"
won't "jinx" the rocky //CJ feud !!! ♥♥
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DeleteYour flowers are blooming well.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Coming along
DeleteWhat a lovely glimpse into your garden adventures. I really enjoyed reading about your participation in No Mow May — it’s such a thoughtful way to support pollinators early in the season.
ReplyDeleteThe mix of blooms, like snowball bushes and Johnny Jump Ups, sounds beautiful, and it's always fun seeing which plants make a surprise return. Too bad about the smart feeder not being 5G-friendly — technology doesn’t always play nice with nature. Hopefully the birds will come back soon; sometimes they’re just adjusting to small changes.
It’s great that you’re still hearing them and using Merlin to track who's singing nearby. Your garden may be quieter than usual, but it’s still full of life and care.
Greetings from Indonesia
Thank you for you visit and your kind comments
DeleteNo worries. You have become one of my fave bloggers, I will certainly visit over here anytime
DeleteIt's all looking great here- except for the absence of the birds. That Merlin App is brilliant isn't it? Hope they come back soon! Hugs , Chrisx
ReplyDeleteMe, too. It's like the neighborhood went on vacation without the birds too-ing and fro-ing
DeleteSorry to be late visiting. I was leaving a message here on your awesome flowers when my electricity went off. I was one of 75,000 customers without electricity today. Too bad the smart feeder didn't work with 5G. Not a very smart feeder!
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