7.31.2010
7.25.2010
4 and 1/2 inches of rain from Bonnie!
We had a big rainstorm come thorugh this morning early. The Dogs both jumped on the bed and tried to get inbetween us ! They were shaking from the thunder. The garden and hill got a great soaking! About 4 1/2 inches on the rain gauge.
We also decided to let the 7 young goslings roam free of their brooder coop.
I'll post some photos soon-just check back.
We also decided to let the 7 young goslings roam free of their brooder coop.
I'll post some photos soon-just check back.
7.22.2010
Summer Spicy Lamb en Croûte with Minted Fig Sauce
Not much to look at but it was
hot, spicy and deliciously sweet!
hot, spicy and deliciously sweet!
Fresh Rosemary and Sage
Pulverized nand added to ground leg of Lamb with Red pepper, Tumeric & Cumin
7.21.2010
7.19.2010
Hungry Hummingbird Syrup Recipe
The hummingbirds have drained the feeders..
Time to refill them.
Hungry Hummingbird Syrup Recipe
one part ordinary white cane sugar to four parts water- no boiling necessary.
(1 quart of sugar to 4 quarts of water-I have alot of guests)
and refrigerate unused syrup till next feeding.
I also have Passion flower vines, Red Salvia which they love-
and I planted "Ham&Eggs" -Lantana- which also attracts the butterflies.
Some people rub trees with overripe bananas and molasses to attract butterflies- but I find that Lantana succeeds quite nicely.
If you are interested in learning more about hummingbirds-
This is the lady who taught me and many others about these tiny precious creatures-
Local expert and bander Linda Beall
Her Hummingbird Website if packed full of great information:
http://www.minilogic.com/hummbander/
Want to attract hummingbirds to your garden?
Click PLANTS on the lower left for some great information - and read:
Attracting Birds to Southern Gardens
by Thomas Pope, Neil Odenwald & Charles Fryling, Jr
The Wildlife Gardner's Guide to Hummingbirds and Songbirds from the Tropics
By Susan Day, Ron Rovansek & Jack Griggs
Hummingbird Gardens
by Nancy Newfield & Barbara Nielsen
also see these Hummingbird websites:
http://www.hummingbirds.net/
http://bellsouthpwp2.net/y/l/ylbordelon/hummers.htm
Time to refill them.
Hungry Hummingbird Syrup Recipe
one part ordinary white cane sugar to four parts water- no boiling necessary.
(1 quart of sugar to 4 quarts of water-I have alot of guests)
and refrigerate unused syrup till next feeding.
I also have Passion flower vines, Red Salvia which they love-
and I planted "Ham&Eggs" -Lantana- which also attracts the butterflies.
Some people rub trees with overripe bananas and molasses to attract butterflies- but I find that Lantana succeeds quite nicely.
If you are interested in learning more about hummingbirds-
This is the lady who taught me and many others about these tiny precious creatures-
Local expert and bander Linda Beall
Her Hummingbird Website if packed full of great information:
http://www.minilogic.com/hummbander/
Want to attract hummingbirds to your garden?
Click PLANTS on the lower left for some great information - and read:
Attracting Birds to Southern Gardens
by Thomas Pope, Neil Odenwald & Charles Fryling, Jr
The Wildlife Gardner's Guide to Hummingbirds and Songbirds from the Tropics
By Susan Day, Ron Rovansek & Jack Griggs
Hummingbird Gardens
by Nancy Newfield & Barbara Nielsen
also see these Hummingbird websites:
http://www.hummingbirds.net/
http://bellsouthpwp2.net/y/l/ylbordelon/hummers.htm
7.14.2010
Broken fig Branch- time to put up the netting
To try and stop the "night creatures"( raccons & opossums) from destroying our tree!
First Picked Figs of 2010
Did you know that figs are pollinated by Wasps??
There are 900 species of fig wasp, and each is responsible for pollinating one or two species of fig plant. Without these tiny insects, there would be no figs -- and vice versa.
Yes- do not kill or spray wasps if you want to get figs!
Click here to learn more about figs and wasps
Into the Wind...
Perfect weathervanes-
Killdeer always point into the wind..
They would make a great sailing companion!
Killdeer always point into the wind..
They would make a great sailing companion!
Killdeer activity at Dusk in the Parking Lot
While getting into my car at dusk
in the parking lot of a local store
I noticed a flurry of killdeer activity.
in the parking lot of a local store
I noticed a flurry of killdeer activity.
7.12.2010
One Big Blue Berry
A close up of this marvelous treat.
The birds got most this year
since we didn't put up the netting.
But the ones that we did get were
oh! so! juicy!-
They were pretty good this year-
but we were lucky to get a cup..
No pie or jam this season-
Maybe next year!
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