First, my tigers. They have been prolific! We cannot walk down the steps without getting pollen on us. They are interesting plants that produce those little seeds, and they are all over the place.
I saw a post on the 'barter or for free' page on Facebook. A woman wanted some tiger lilies for her new home. I knew I had to prune ours, so I replied. We agreed to meet on Tuesday at the Metro at 4. I hauled them out of the ground, roots and dirt intact, and put them in two bunches in a plastic bag. Good to go!
I'm not sure the before and afters give a good picture, but here you are! My fall chore is to dig out a little ditch all along the sides of the sidewalk, to allow for water drainage.
It was funny. I haven't been to town in weeks. First, from the comfort of the back deck I ordered a pizza and wrap for us for dinner for 4:15. I had two library books ready for pick up, so I did that at 3:45, then toodled on to Metro. My contact was there. A delighted woman, who'd moved to McDonald's Corners and missed the tiger lilies from her former home. I was so happy to donate them to her. She was so happy to receive them. Next, I picked up our dinner and headed home, feeling good, and that I helped a stranger.
My rose finally blossomed! It is in the shade of the hibiscus, but it has come through.
The tree frogs are a hoot in the vine. Some are vocalizing, which is well beyond spring mating season. Apparently, they like to practice their songs.
We've got leafhoppers, ants, moths, bees, lady beetles, on which to feed! Their frog poop is getting bigger.
The LDD moths are laying eggs, but they are mostly done for now. This is on my catalpa tree.
Deep in the forest... ghost pipes.
