Well, that’s how I tend to think of my garden, a melody or maybe a concerto. Not only is there the wonderful smells and textures of the plants but there is most definitely a melody; a melody of tranquility and peace.
Something that everyone seeks and needs in their lives.
And it is an entire orchestra made up of nature’s instruments that plays their arias throughout the day that consists of many different tunes and songs, wending their lovely melodies into our hearts and minds.
Obviously the birds lend their voices and lately there has been quite a number of visiting musicians to the garden. Humming Birds, House Finches, Lessor Goldfinches, Mockingbirds, Mourning Doves, the return of the Hooded Orioles and others.
And there are the bees….they have so many choices to collect pollen. I wonder where their homecomb stash is?
The “Hummers” have a favorite perch on a bend stem on the Channel Island poppy bush and although the stem looks a bit unattractive, I wouldn’t dream of removing their throne, since they love overseeing the garden from it and chasing off any unwanted interlopers.
Bush Anemone Starting to Bloom
In the last few days the Bush Anemone has begin to bloom and has the most beautiful, white flowers on it that look like small Camillas and I am sure that the Hummingbirds and bees will be visiting it for its nectar as it is quite alluring in its appearance.
The Bees and Hummingbirds will love this!
The melody raises and falls, there is a variation in the tune and each day the rhythm of the melody of wind, temperature and song changes to reflect the nuances of nature and life goes on…
And that’s one reason for having a native garden. I become part of it too and lend my melody of love to it’s pages.
