The Garden Awakens
Anise 'Woodland Red' ( Illicium floridanum ) A few weeks ago, I thought spring would never arrive, but now the change is astonishing. The nights are still cold (40s and sometimes even 30s) so planting tender annuals and vegetables is unwise although I have already succumbed, but covering and uncovering things gets old quickly. Someone made a wise comment last week and I must agree with them - "Don't plant anything tender until after May 1". Several plants are blooming like never before. One is the Anise shrub (above and below). I don't know if the recent tree pruning, which is allowing more sun into the woodland path, is affecting it or perhaps it is just age, but I've never seen so many blooms. Michael refers to this as "the stinky fish shrub" and I have to admit to smell of the flowers is quite unpleasant. It is so beautiful that I can overlook that. The old pink dogwood tree, which was already here, shades our woodland path and it too is prett
I wonder if any birds are brave enough to go into the birdhouse with kitty so near!
ReplyDeleteMy old yellow tom packed his bags and left home. His mama the "kitten machine" is still here. I miss old tom. I like your pics.
ReplyDeleteWhat animal abuse! How dare you make life so hard on the kitty!!...
ReplyDeleteLooks like what each of us wishes he had spent this weekend doing!
ReplyDeleteYeah, that's the life. :)
ReplyDeleteI bet that fella really enjoyed this warm spring weather this weekend! Love the photo!
ReplyDeleteOh that makes me miss my sweet Mackie.
ReplyDeleteEvery garden needs a cat! He's a beauty. gail
ReplyDeleteWe all need a spot just like it. Lay down and relax!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a handsome kitty. He knows just where to relax and let the birds come to him.
ReplyDeleteawww...so cute...to be a cat!
ReplyDeleteWhat a relaxed and pretty kitty! Just enjoying the day in the garden. Thank You for the Birthday greeting. Have a great week....Ray
ReplyDeleteAre you sure you didn't pose that kitty? Maybe bribe him with some catnip? His color matches so perfectly with the wall ornament above.
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