Monthly Archives: June 2009

The yard Two weeks ago I wouldn’t have thought I’d be watering my hardy native perennials. Most of the plants seemed to be tolerating the extreme heat well, but when the Monarda fistulosa blooms began turning brown only a few … Continue reading →

I’m trying to remember when I birded last. A month ago, I think. My two-week migration vacation this year was spent mostly in the back garden, which is developing nicely. Birds There’ve been youngsters in the yard for several weeks—Common … Continue reading →