Tuesday, June 25, 2013

June 25, 2013 - The Mimosa Tree Begins to Bloom

Most of the blossom now is at the crown..,.

But there is some all through the tree.

Gated garden

Garden view

Before I left for fishing last week, I thought I heard a hummingbird near the mimosa tree.  It seems to be a favorite for gathering nectar.  Upon return, the tree was emphatically in bloom - and I heard the hummingbird again today. 
 
The garden is filled with purples, pinks, and yellows right now.  Roses, day lilies, lavender, salvia, and Asiatic lilies are all in full bloom.  And the vegetable garden continues to produce!  I picked another gallon of raspberries today, made eleven containers of pesto (it freezes really well) and made four batched of kale chips, on which I've been nibbling all day.  Next up?  Dilled green beans - lots of fresh garlic, dill, and the beans are only a day or two away from being ripe!
 
Beauty around me everywhere - today I even spied the female oriole, gathering bugs (or whatever) off several of my favorite plants.  Keep 'em clean, girl!  And thanks for the help!

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