Yesterday, hubby and I spent some time getting our flower pots ready for planting. I used to do a lot of containers on our deck and patio but the last few years, I've narrowed it down to just a few. I think once our acreage sells and we only have one house to deal with, then I can concentrate more on what I'm planting.
This Mother's day morning has brought us rainy weather! Which is great for us considering we just planted an entire lawn by the guest house and garage!
I don't know if I'll get out today to a garden center to pick up my annuals after all. For now I'm just enjoying the rain.
Here are a few shots of spring in Northwest Iowa...
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| May brings hummingbirds! |
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| And Orioles... |
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| One of my favorite birds -- Harris's Sparrow |
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| Squirrels are always everywhere... |
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| Tree Swallows always claim this house each spring. |
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| Oh deer! |
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| Mourning Dove |
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| Another favorite -- Robin! |
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| Yellow Warbler |
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| Canadian Goose on nest |
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| Skunks are always around, too. Ugh. |
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| Rose-breasted Grosbeaks |
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| Goldfinches and an Indigo Bunting (they are shy birds!) |
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| Great-Horned Owl. We often look out the window to see this guy looking back at us! |
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| Raccoons are also everywhere. And not shy at ALL. |
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| Trumpeter Swans |
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| Mother's Day gift from my daughter a couple of years ago. I love these! |
Thanks for visiting! Happy Mother's Day!
