4/21/2013--The first hummer seen this year! And not one from this area. Tiny little
thing. It's been at the feeder several times. Maybe it was blown off track, but it
landed at a good place--all kinds of trees are in bloom plus the feeder is out. So
far we have only seen the one. Definitely a male--they arrive weeks earlier than
the females.
A week ago my partner left to run an unknown errand--and came back with
8 new born chicks--New Jersey Reds, I think. I was not thrilled. Had just
reclaimed the guest bathroom--now there are chickens in it--in a large plastic
clothes container. But still . . . would you want 8 chicks in your bathroom?
Didn't think so. Had he built a house first . . . oh well! And in regards to
that, the cat Daisy is jealous and has been driving both of us nuts seeking
attention--but only his. Suddenly she doesn't want me to pet her, but she she
still follows me around and sleeps with me. I think she doesn't share well.
Every vet we've ever had has told us not to have other pets. And were they
ever correct in their assessment of Daisy!
I haven't got the pics up yet. There are quite a few of them. I will try to
get them us. There are going to be so many changes. A lot of trees are
coming down. Our apple trees have "Mealy Worms"--must be treated--
and that was my diagnosis! The master gardener concurred. So all this
reading and studying is paying off. They are in full bloom--and beautiful!
The grapevine and dogwood destroyed by by over fertilization by previous
owners are slowly making a come back. The dogwood will be moved
to the front yard next year. This year it just gets to rest and continue to recover.
All for now.
Kate Thorn
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