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Squirrel Feeder

After the suction cups on my window-mounted bird feeder busted off, I found some brick clips online to mount them to the exterior wall, instead.

I suspected squirrels were to blame for breaking the suction cup mounts in the first place, and I hoped that placing the feeder on the brick wall would keep them out going forward.

I should have known better.

I guess squirrels have to eat, too…

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Garden Bloggers’ Bloom Day: July 2020

Blooms always seem to be scarce in the heat of mid-July — especially when deer have eaten the lilies. I think some deer-resistant, drought-loving native plants are in my future.

I do love the blooms on the hostas.
Heritage English rose will keep blooming in flushes as long as I keep deadheading.
Everybody loves the milkweed, from fuzzy bumbles to hummingbirds to caterpillars.
Gooseneck loosestrife can be a bit aggressive at times, but I don’t mind much.

As always, many thanks to Carol of May Dreams Gardens for hosting Bloom Day on the 15th of every month!

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Garden Bloggers’ Bloom Day: June 2020

  • It’s my first year growing zucchini!
  • Dortmund climbing rose
  • Unnamed white rose
  • Dr. Huey (RIP, Tamora)
  • No-ID lily
  • This spread into a container, and I don’t mind.
  • I think this is a white lamium?
  • Miss Wilmott
  • David Austin Heritage
  • Shade-lovers
  • Close-up of purple and chartreuse
  • Found this monarch caterpillar in my front garden!