HUMMINGBIRDS in the HONEYSUCKLE

hummingbird have found "nectar nirvana" in the honeysuckle bush

creating a very small nest for their safe home

inside are two tiny "jellybean" size eggs
this new housing development is located
above the dining table of the side deck..

(THANX GUEST LAURA SCHNEIDER FOR CLOSE UP PHOTOGRAPHY)

RUBARB & fruit trees

"grandpa's" rubarb plant

emerges from the ground
heralding the beginning of spring
this season has seen the planting of numerous fruit trees

- red haven peach ( espalier )

- apricot ( espalier )

- gravenstein red apple

- triple apple graph

with spartan/junagold/royal gala apples

- dessert fig

- flemish beauty pear

- lots of varieties of blueberries (early/mid & late season producers)

- asparagus & potatoes are also now in the ground

this seasons gardens reflect more sustainable local food security

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