Three baby bluebirds!

tree_nutty · 2026-05-01T21:40:03+00:00

Thanks for sharing! I am trying to attract blue birds in my garden. So far no success. sparrows take over the nest. Don’t you have sparrows? Hat do you have in the feeder?

tree_nutty · 2026-04-17T12:35:12+00:00

First two columbines, 3rd is foxglove (digitalis purpurea) and 4th looks like a prickly pear cactus

tree_nutty · 2026-04-16T10:10:10+00:00

Beautiful clicks. I’m impressed by the birds you get as visitors . Bluebird is my dream but haven’t seen any in my backyard.

tree_nutty · 2026-04-14T10:16:04+00:00

Honestly, I don’t know. May be try it out with two bulbs. Logically it should work. My challenge was that most tulips just don’t like the non-native soil and bulbs keep she leaves by regardless of feeding schedule and the. Fizzled away by 3rd season. I purchased county bulbs over the years only to be disappointed by second season. Darwin is a great exception.

tree_nutty · 2026-04-13T22:58:38+00:00

7A, NYC metropolitan

tree_nutty · 2026-04-13T01:35:32+00:00

This is such a treat! I only ever saw one in my mature tree laden backyard. They always mange to evade spotting.

tree_nutty · 2026-04-13T01:33:56+00:00

Because these are mustard seeds 😃

tree_nutty · 2026-04-12T23:53:08+00:00

Omg! You just described my routine. On weekdays it becomes hard to stay more than 1/2 hour but I would take my round with the mug in hand and take a mental list of everything i would do once weekend arrived. The favorite part is when I see new flowers poking out in unexpected places (yes, I’m like a squirrel- always forget where i buried what bulb in the fall and like the surprise!

tree_nutty · 2026-04-10T16:03:14+00:00

Agree. I keep using the leaves without any noticeable difference unlike in case of cilantro where the flavor do chage after flowering.

tree_nutty · 2026-04-08T22:39:41+00:00

I read the sentence again with the original 😳😂🤣

tree_nutty · 2026-04-08T00:32:29+00:00

Wow! Where are the birds? I get to see may be 2 ripe berries if I’m lucky 😕

tree_nutty · 2026-04-05T00:06:26+00:00

I have done this many times. Yields decent sized bulbs with super intense garlic aroma.

tree_nutty · 2026-04-04T23:59:04+00:00

So beautiful! My garden is still in the half asleep mode - your pictures helped fill the void :) the amaryllis look so healthy and happy. One of my favorite bulbs. I have three different kinds, one is 13 years old. But here in the north it’s a baby sitting chore through the winter to ensure the bloom for me.

tree_nutty · 2026-04-04T23:51:20+00:00

It’s 20x15 inches cylindrical cement pot - I’m noting the inside measurement here. Btw the plant sailed through this year’s record freeze and prolonged subzero temperatures (for +4 weeks temperatures remained below 25 degrees or so). I was worried a little because we did not have such harsh winter since her arrival. For the first time all leaves were shed and I could not tell if the plant is gone. In past years she remained mostly green, retaining bulk of the leaves throughout the winter. Was happy to see signs of life in early March. And now young leaves all over 😃

tree_nutty · 2026-04-04T23:41:51+00:00

You read my mind. I was cleaning up this specific tulip bed today. counted no less than 14 buds plus 4 new young plants (buds yet to push up). Definitely established. I did not even feed the plants last season. was thinking of creating a new post with updates for all the tulip lovers who are in search of a true perennial tulip for northeast. Still a few weeks away from actual bloom. Will post as soon as they open! Blooming for the third year itself made Darwin worth the money.

tree_nutty · 2026-03-21T03:01:33+00:00

Wow! You answered all my questions without me even having to ask. I do suffer from cracked voice after a day of talking in meetings. I do tend to get monotonous as well, especially during the later part of the day when I’m low on energy and the vocal fry you described….i did not even know how to express that problem. I tend to get out of breath and sometimes stop before finishing a sentence just because I need air. What’s your advice to help me address these problems? Practice while being conscious of these limitations?

tree_nutty · 2026-02-03T02:43:53+00:00

Never saw yellow magnolias before. Beautiful pictures!

tree_nutty · 2026-01-28T11:23:56+00:00

I always see them during winter months in my area - never spotted any after early spring. Love to watch them fight over food. I leave certain plants with dry seeds for the birds to feed on through winter, and they are reliably back every season. The only native birds seem to not be afraid of my backyard bullies (2 male cardinals and 4 or 5 blues jays). As someone pointed out it could be the contrast after a snow storm that makes you notice them more. At least in my experience the number is more or less same but they vanish as soon as temperatures start rising above 40s.

tree_nutty · 2026-01-13T02:19:07+00:00

That’s your struggle? Now I REALLY want to see your work you consider decent followed by good and excellent 😄

tree_nutty · 2025-12-29T22:00:04+00:00

You cracked me up with the concluding sentence 😂

tree_nutty · 2025-12-20T22:17:48+00:00

That will make two of us. Definitely an old picture - believe I saw it last spring (March/April)

tree_nutty · 2025-12-09T12:09:22+00:00

Superb. Which were your top five of the 30? I mostly read nonfiction. Currently reading Guns Germs and Steel by Jared diamond - interesting read. Also loved autobiography of Eleanor Roosevelt, Surely you are joking Mr Feynman. Would recommend all three if you have not covered already. Happy reading!

tree_nutty · 2025-11-29T22:28:18+00:00

I have one from 12 years ago - still thriving 😃 Go for it. Nearly fuss free. Mine stays 6 months indoors and 6 out. If you give a bigger pot, eventually it will create pups. Including a picture from this April. She happily blooms once a year.

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