More hummingbirds!

I love it when a plan comes together. I love taking pictures of hummingbirds, so I designed the back porch specifically to lure them in. My containers are planted with about 7 kinds of salvia, abultion, butterfly bush, zinnia, canna, roses, geranium, dahlia... all flowers I have seen hummingbirds and butterflies feeding from. The plan was to be able to sit in a comfortable spot, drink my morning coffee, or evening tea, and watch for the birds. Ta da! As long as I can keep the kids from coming in and out the door too much, I get hummingbird viewing a plenty.

Happy gardening!

Hummingbirds!

I've noticed the hummingbird activity picking up quite a bit. I wasn't feeling well tonight, so I went and grabbed a blanket and my camera and found a nice a spot on the grass. I enjoy watching the hummingbirds so much. I like to close my eyes and listen for them from around the yard. There were two who stayed together in out of tree, and then a few flying solo.

Happy gardening!

Magical Critter Encounters

I have had a wonderful time in the garden this year! I feel like every time I turn around there is magic to be found.
This huge butterfly caught my eye immediately. It was so large it looked like a bird floating around the yard.

I followed this fellow around for some time. I love the irredesance in it's wings.

I was delighted to catch a hummingbird sitting for a spell on my butterfly bush!

Another butterfly beauty.

This tiny frog cuddled up inside a white hollyhock. He was no bigger than my finger nail. I get these frogs every year, and they often sleep in my flowers, but they seem especially small this time around.

This spotted dragonfly perched on top a trellis in the backyard. He matched the sky.

Hope you enjoyed my critters. More to come, I just rebuilt my bird feeding area, and hope to get some pictures of the woodpecker and gold finches I have seen frequenting the yummies.

Happy gardening!