365Caws is now in its 14th year of publication, and was originally intended to end after 365 days. It has sometimes been difficult for me to find new material, particularly during the winter months, but now as I enter my own twilight years, I cannot guarantee that I will be able to provide daily posts. It is my hope that along the way I may have inspired someone to a greater curiosity about the natural world. If so, I can rest, content in the knowledge that my work here has been done.
Sunday, August 8, 2021
Non-Stop Garden News
Day 299: The Garden News (hardy fuchsia) is Non-Stop (begonia) now, showcasing an assortment of grand openings and special features. The hummingbirds are having a heyday, unsure which flower to visit first. The hot weather did most of my annuals in, but the perennials (at least the ones I've chosen) have learned tricks to ensure their personal survival. When I first began tending flower beds, I planted annuals heavily, and although I never really pursued a particular colour scheme, each year had its dominant hue. My mother's assertion was that perennials would ensure a performance of some sort year after year. I finally came around to her way of thinking, convinced by a succession of peonies and delphiniums which argued strongly for her logic. Now I look forward to the return of those spots of dependable, reliable colour, and as a bonus, the Rufous and Anna's Hummingbirds have marked the waypoint of my property with their internal GPS.
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