In the garden

Gardening

Florida Peaches

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Florida has always been known for its oranges and more recently farmers are getting into blueberry farming.  Will the next big crop by peaches? 

This is a photo of peaches on Michelle’s tree that she just sent me.  She says that they are just the size of walnuts right now. 

Wee PeachesShe also sent along these peach blossom pictures from February 2013.  Lovely.

Peach blossomsPeach BlossomsPeach BlossomsWhile the peaches on Michelle’s tree aren’t ready yet, I bought these Florida peaches at a local Farmer’s Market last weekend.

Florida Peaches

Next picture should be pie.  If I would just stay home long enough to make one!

The Hummingbird Feeder

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and those that it feeds….

Baltimore Oriole
A Baltimore Oriole! First one we’ve ever seen. Doesn’t it know that this is Tampa Bay Rays territory?

Our Audubon friend, Vera, said that the only time she had a Baltimore Oriole at her house was after she put out oranges to attract them.

So I took her advice….

Squirrel with orange
Damn squirrel

But the Oriole came back for the sugar water.  It is so shy that I have to take pictures of it through the window.  I even tried to just leave the sliding doors open a crack and take it’s picture but it somehow sees me and is gone before I get the camera picked up!

Baltimore OrioleBaltimore Oriole

Hummingbird
The ruby-throated hummingbirds do not mind sharing with the oriole.

Hummingbird

Squirrel on feeder
Damn Squirrel

A Sunday AM Walk

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We had a bodacious thunderstorm on Saturday afternoon.  The first time I have ever heard hail bouncing off of the sky lights.  Along with the lightening, thunder and wind, it was all very ominous. But it passed and the sun came out.

So I took my camera along for our Sunday morning walk just to see what I could see.  No storm damage as far as I could tell. 

Azalaes
Azaleas in the neighbor’s yard. Glad to see that the storm didn’t knock off all the blossoms.
View
View from the first bridge we cross over.
Wisteria
Wisteria. I think I need to plant one of these in my yard. Love the color.
Strange Dog sign
Great sign. I should have this sign for Maggie. No dog could be stranger than her!
Bridal Wreath Spirea
Bridal Wreath Spirea
Maggie
Maggie knows I’m taking her picture but will NOT look at me. No treats, no Kodak moment.
View from bridge.
View from the second bridge. Maggie refuses to go beyond this point. Crazy dog.
View from the backyard
And this is our backyard when we returned home. Another beautiful morning!