Ah, Nature. Yes it is the one thing that might keep me from one day flying off a cliff or a deep dark abyss. Our hummingbirds are nesting. Tres Exciting.
now how awesome is that camoflauge? job.
we were already to start trimming the giant hedge when we found the nest. work was called off, there were delays and budget squabbles but one family member threatened to tie itself to the bush if work was not postponed. maybe if we're very brave we'll get a pic of the babies- post hatching. i'd feel bad blinding them with the flash. but eh, why not. but there is that whole- what if then mom abandons the babies. then we'd really feel bad. so better not.
so besides that whole 'spring is coming life thing', here are some early spring bloomers JAPANESE MAGNOLIAS that won't make it once it starts getting really warm. you have to wait for these blooms once a year- they're fragrant and naturally fantastic. we haven't planted the tree in the ground yet, which may be too commital- but eventually we'll just have to keep getting bigger and bigger pots and that might be problematic. it's also possible that by the time that's necessary I'll have some place to plant it. . . not quite sure.
now how awesome is that camoflauge? job.
we were already to start trimming the giant hedge when we found the nest. work was called off, there were delays and budget squabbles but one family member threatened to tie itself to the bush if work was not postponed. maybe if we're very brave we'll get a pic of the babies- post hatching. i'd feel bad blinding them with the flash. but eh, why not. but there is that whole- what if then mom abandons the babies. then we'd really feel bad. so better not.
so besides that whole 'spring is coming life thing', here are some early spring bloomers JAPANESE MAGNOLIAS that won't make it once it starts getting really warm. you have to wait for these blooms once a year- they're fragrant and naturally fantastic. we haven't planted the tree in the ground yet, which may be too commital- but eventually we'll just have to keep getting bigger and bigger pots and that might be problematic. it's also possible that by the time that's necessary I'll have some place to plant it. . . not quite sure. 
6 comments:
ooo, pretty...
I planted a tree in the back yard when I was six. I wonder where that tree is now.
Too bad you can't do scratch and sniff on your blog for the flowers.
now that would be awesome.
kurt, i hope your tree is okay and thriving. not like my childhood tree that was cut down mercilessly and made me cry.
i want to put a hummingbird feeder by my kitchen window b/c they are just so cool to watch. they used to visit my old apartment courtyard a lot. but there aren't really any flowers at the new place for them. would they still come out just for the feeder?
yes they would. they just need to get used to it. the one we got and i like the best was $5. and it's a sugar to water ratio. easy-pesy.
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