I waxed rhapsodic about gardening the other day. But I’m wondering…the weather has been so extremely hot here for the past several days, have we already reached that part of the summer where we simply do all we can to keep the plants from wilting? I’m sure I’m not alone in my worry about the heat’s effect on my plants – especially the potted ones. I feel like I’m constantly filling and refilling the watering can in order to give those plants a good soaking. Have we gone into maintenance mode?
That pair of finches? I think they hang out in one of my hanging plants after dark. The other evening when it was almost, but not quite dark, I ran out to water the hanging plants. As I drew near, a bird flew out of the pot. Then as I lifted the can and started to water, another one startled me and flew right past my nose! I checked and there’s not a nest but they’re definitely camping out. No more watering at night. I’m sure I really startled them.
The birdbath continues to be the community pool. There’s almost constant activity there, especially during these oh-so-hot days. If left to my own devices, I could spend all day watching them. And the bunnies. I see one little one outside my kitchen window every day. And the bigger ones hang out in the back forty or near the shed. They freeze when they see the dogs. (I don’t blame them.)
You remember that Riley has been waking me up at 5:30 am because he’s thirsty and/or needs to pee? Well, he’s stopped doing that, but the irony is that I’m still waking up at 5:30. Like clockwork. Seriously sleep-deprived here.
Don and I have officially been together for 18 years – we met on the Fourth of July. And there were fireworks.
The winner of a copy of Darkness All Around is Missy Max. Send me an email with your address and I’ll forward it to the folks at TLC Book Tours. Congratulations!
Happy Thursday.
I am doing my best to keep things alive…myself included! I hate heat!
Hi Claudia,
It does seem like we’re reached that part of summer! I just checked the tomato plants and they’re looking exhausted, as is everything else. Glad you mentioned the birds-time to refill the little bird bath. Stay cool and happy 18 years to you and your hubby! Sweet.
-Lynn
We are keeping the bird bath fresh and the birds are loving it! I’m watering daily the few plants I have. So hot!
Hi Claudia!
Congrats on the 18 years….goes by fast, doesn’t it? Your garden is just beautiful! I am so happy for you and how lucky for the bees to have such a wonderful place to buzz around in.
Many hugs to you,
Elizabeth :-)
Fireworks are good. Enjoying your gardening posts.
Congrats on your 18 years together. I am battling the garden wilt these days as it is hot as heck and no rain around. It’s either feast or famine here! Ann
At these elevated temperatures water is not going to keep all alive I fear. Our hummingbirds are drinking nectar so fast I worry about them not making it in this heat.
Congratulations on your 18 years, Claudia! May you have many more. You must be very lonely when Don is away. I think this is a very hard time for you, isn’t it. What with your pets being sick! Hang in there. Life does have its ups and downs. Things will settle down eventually. Try to take a nap in the afternoon. It might help. Take care! I’m keeping you in my prayers, okay! I’ve been sending little SOS’s for you now and again.
May the next 18 years be just as wonderful!
love you both,
Becky