I have not had time to upload photos, so here are some photos of what's been happening in my Tennessee garden. Baby Mockingbird ( photo / image / picture from gfreiherr's Garden ) Ruby Slippers day lily ( photo / image / picture from gfreiherr's Garden ) ( photo / image / picture from gfreiherr's Garden ) Great Spangled Fritillary ( photo / image / picture from gfreiherr's Garden ) Hummingbird Moth & Verbena ( photo / image / picture from gfreiherr's Garden ) Skipper on knockout roses ( photo / image / picture from gfreiherr's Garden ) Goldfinch ( photo / image / picture from gfreiherr's Garden ) Daylily & Skipper ( photo / image / picture from gfreiherr's Garden ) ( photo / image / picture from gfreiherr's Garden ) Ruby Throated Hummingbird ( photo / image / picture from gfreiherr's Garden )
Fantastic pictures Gail, poor little Mockingbird could it fly?,..and spectacular shot of the Hummingbird Moth,..in flight as well!,..the Great Spangled Fritillary picture is a winner,..your picture of your garden looks good with those rocks,..thanks for sharing.
Absolutely super pics, Gail. I especially liked that dark brown skipper on the light purple Monarda's. I also liked that big Fritillary on the Monarda. It really seems to attract the butterflies. I greatly admire your gardens, Gail and every time you show them, they just look more and more impressive. You must have a very good climate for growing things in combination with your obvious gardening skills.
Most impressive photos again! I MUST find some of those Ruby Slipper Day Lilies. I haven't seen a Butterfly Moth so far this year. They sure are fun to watch. And I almost didn't see the Goldfinch among those lovely yellow blooms. Well done... again!
Thanks for the kind words Phillip. I think the baby mockingbird was having a hard time. The parents kept swooping down on Me when I got too close. He was gone later in the day so I hope he was okay. Appreciate all your compliments Sjoerd. My greatest challenge is the soil, very heavy clay so lots of amendments are needed. This year I have added more plants to attract & host the butterflies. Butterfly weed, dill, rue, pentas, salvias, zinnias, abelia, lantana and verbena. Thanks Cheryl, the butterflies are just beginning to show up. I bought the Ruby Slipper locally, it has a very large colorful bloom. Thanks Netty, I enjoy watching the new babies.
I really like the Hummingbird Moth and Ruby Throated Hummingbird photos Gail. The Ruby Throat is really perched on there
Gorgeous photographs Gail. I do enjoy seeing everything in your garden - especially the wildlife. I hope the young mockingbird survived and is doing well. That ruby slipper lily is stunning and I love the shot of the hummingbird hawkmoth and the ruby throat. Thanks for sharing your delights with us.
