Neighbours talking over the garden gate has long been a tradition. They share gardening tips, complain about the weather and pests yet are ever eager to discuss their gardens. That is what I had in mind when creating this blog. So stop by my garden gate to find out the latest happenings in my garden.

Happy Gardening!

Garden Gnome
"All my life through, the new sights of Nature made me rejoice like a child." ~ Madame Marie Curie"

Monday, May 07, 2007

Goldfinches


Goldfinches
May 3, 2007

Gardening is more than just growing things. For years I have tried to attract beneficial wildlife especially birds and butterflies. This is always a pleasant time of the year when the goldfinches return. They like niger seed as does the house finches. Their bright yellow colour is sure to bring a smile as they flit around the garden!

Yesterday I did a little garden shopping. I picked up some panseys, ornamental millet, coleus, French thyme, parsley, Supersonic tomatoes and grass seed. A lot of my gardening plans are on hold or altered with the pending sale of our house but I'm still getting the beds ready and have started planting. I'll be doing more container gardening as well as leaving newer purchases in containers. The ornamental millet is now framing the front door so I'll leave that in containers. Today I spotted the first Baltimore Oriole! The greenhouse is now up and running. Tomorrow I will start diving some of the herbs. They need it anyway and this way I will have some of the perennial herbs potted ready for moving if all goes well.

Happy Gardening!

Garden Gnome
©2007


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2 comments:

  1. Jen4:58 PM

    How lovely! I need to get me some birdfeeders.

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  2. Garden Gnome1:33 PM

    Oh yes, birdfeeders are a must in and around the garden!

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