I used to mow down the Japanese anemone seed heads before they reached this stage until one early spring day when I saw a hummingbird plucking the soft white froth in its beak and zooming off to parts unknown. I watched while the hummer came back again and again, finally putting it together: what a perfect lining for a nest.
This time of year it looks like there's cotton growing in my garden beds. I no longer make excuses.
Weather: very dry winter so far; sunny days with highs in the 60s; waiting for much-needed rain (secretly loving the sunshine).
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4 comments:
Beautiful! I love it and what a great shot! Hope your new year is off to a good start! Good to see your post for the day!
Sylvia
Hello Sylvia. So nice to hear from you. I've been away from blogging for so long that I hardly know where to begin again. But I am going to try, one baby step at a time. Thanks for being such steadfast follower and friend.
Good for you! I love it when not getting around to gardening chores benefits nature.
I think several us with semi-dormant -- or, at least, neglected -- blogs are trying to get back into the blogging habit again. I am. Best you luck in 2012!
The title along with the photograph make for a perfect fairytale.
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