Birds and Blooms

By Alexandra Dittrich

Diane LaSauce has created a welcoming environment for feathery protagonist .

" Hi GPOD readers , I wanted to share a photograph of the three hebdomad older Eastern Bluebirds ' first bath . They are from the second clutch this year . Rather comic , they seemed surprised following all the splattering … and one Red Belly woodpecker contribute her offspring to the tributary too . Notice those talon … better to climb ! I adore feast my custom food premix to the wild birds that visit . ( See my recipe on my blog ) . And of class lily ( Casa Blanca ) are owing this calendar month , as are the hostas and phlox ( Davidii ) . With a heat energy index finger in the triple digits now , I am well-chosen to see any blossom here in primal Virginia . Check out my garden blog at https://dianelasauce.wordpress.com for tips , recipe , and eternal photographs … Happy Summer ! "

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