May Trees
Redbud 'Flame Thrower' (Cercis canadensis) As May comes to an end, I thought I would share some trees that look good now. First, the insanely beautiful 'Flame Thrower' redbud. I always hesitate to praise this tree because of their finicky nature. So far, so good on this one which is near our front door. Snowbell and 'Wolf's Eyes' Dogwood in the background The Snowbell tree ( Styrax japonica ) has been spectacular for many weeks. I was up on the roof of the garden shed this morning and got an aerial view of it. It looks so much larger from above. The blooms are so heavy that the branches are bending down. A few years ago, I recall standing underneath it and the roar from bees buzzing around it was deafening. Last week, I was saddened to hear no bees at all. Fortunately, there are some a week later but not nearly as many as in the past. On the opposite side is 'Wolf's Eye' Dogwood ( Cornus kousa ) which always delivers. This is a small dogwood c...
Caught in the act!
ReplyDeleteGlad to see my cat isn't the only one who does that...even after I put a basket with a pillow in it for her to sleep in. Darn cat!
ReplyDeleteCould very well be the reason. Amazing if anything would survive and thrive with a cat lying on it. Good luck with your containers.
ReplyDeleteOh my! How kind of you to allow her/he to continue sleeping. I have several of my neighbor's cats enjoying my garden as well..including my birds..
ReplyDeleteGood luck!
Keeps the birds from nesting in your containers!
ReplyDeleteOh, that kitty is precious! You just need to teach him not to jump on other containers.
ReplyDeleteOhai! Ya put it here fer me didja? Tanks.
ReplyDeleteHe is so cute!
ReplyDeleteOh yes! You are growing the wonderful fur plant! I have a few of them!DL
ReplyDeleteActually, I think your containers are doing very well as a cozy nap space! :o)
ReplyDeleteYou may have solved the mystery!
ReplyDeleteTime to grow a pot of Catnip!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteLoafing.
ReplyDeleteSee how clever kitty is, searching out the higher soil temperatures in the pot to kip, and elevated too - perfect.
Oh my goodness. That may explain my pot difficulties as well. Such a sweet kitty, how can you disturb her? :)
ReplyDeleteThe cat says 'well this is the perfect size to cozy up in'. No plants can stand up to that. LOL.
ReplyDeleteSuch a fine kitty specimen..."anyone" can grow an ole flower...LOL
ReplyDeleteTough decisions happen every day in the garden. No doubt if you put one there for kitty, he would choose the planted one.
ReplyDeleteShe looks adorable, that is if she/he doesn't poop in the pot! ;)
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