Late Spring and Summer 2021

The Forsythia across the alley bloomed 3-26. Spiderwort bloomed in pot 5-4. In the front gardens, first coneflower bloomed 5-4. This seemed quite early in comparison with past years. First Sage bloomed 5-6. Noticed some of the late planted Gaillardi from last summer returned. This was a first. The first bumblebee in garden 5-27. Again, earlier than past years. First honeybee 5-31. Borage planted last year reseeded and bloomed 6-7 in south, front garden and just outside the garden in dirt that had collected inadvertently up against the stone border. By the last week in June, the bees were attacking every one of the plants and not just the Milkweed and Joe Pye as in the past year. This included Speedwell, Penstemon, Agastache, Hyssop. The Catmint lasted a long time and was especially popular, early in the season. Noticed a Monarch laying eggs on Milkweed 7-16. Added Great Blue Lobelia in a large planter. Successful blooming added a late summer pollinator attraction, especially for Bumblebees. Cardinal Flower added did not do so well in pot. Gayfeather in pot added and was successful in attracting bees but blooms were somewhat short lived. Added Trollis, Brunnera, Snake Root, Bishop’s Cap, Liguria, Coral Bells in back, more shady areas. Although neighbors talked of seeing Hummingbirds all summer, I did not see one until 8-30 feeding in front porch garden… it was gray with blue and purple. Posted photos included most of the garden visitors. However, was unable to photograph some because a device for taking snap shots was not handy at the time of the visit or the mobility of the subject of the photo created problems.

Publicado el abril 11, 2022 06:53 TARDE por joffenbacher