The next few days are reported to be the hottest this year. By hot, I mean over 100 degrees. Everything in the garden continues to grow nicely. It is taking some additional watering but that is OK. I have been doing some nasty dirty yard work and filling lots of yard waste barrels. My property is bordered on the outside of my fence with Red Oleander Shrubs that are blooming and growing vigorously. I planted the Oleander shortly after I moved here 20 plus years ago and they have needed some clean-up at their base. You know, weeds and some trimming. This photo was taken by Google Mapping a few years ago. The Oleander has given nice privacy and a deer deterrent.
The Hydrangea plant is starting to bloom.
They are nestled in front of the Star Jasmine that covers the fence. On the left the Gladiolas are getting ready to bloom. And, some Rosemary herbs are nearby.
That little Hydrangea Plant has come a long way since last year.
So seldom do I mention anything about Mother Nature's "Bambi", THE DEER coming into my garden looking for their dinner plate.
Well, I just noticed that I referenced deer deterrent in my first paragraph of this post that I started yesterday. How funny is that? Because, last evening I walked outside to be surprised by a fellow who looked similar to the next photo having dinner at the flower bed (buffet table) outside my living room window. I was so surprised and wondered how he got in. Then I remembered that the wire fence opening down by the seasonal creek was still open after the heavy rains. Sure enough, that is where he went to exit my garden by bending down to get through the opening. And, then he had the nerve to stand on the other side and stare at me while I talked to him. I guess my garden was just too much to resist!
Recently, I had noticed what I thought I was seeing in my garden as tell-tale signs of deer nibbling on many of my plants, especially the roses, along the one side of my garden. Sooooooooooo! Now I know why ! ! !
There really are a lot of deer that wander around my neighborhood every day, especially in the early evening. And, I still tend to get a little excited when I see them. I think they are so beautiful with their graceful gliding movements and their curiosity.
And, the Pink Alstroemeria are starting to bloom. They are so delicate and the markings are exquisite.
That's all for today. Have a Good Weekend.
Mary
Well, I just noticed that I referenced deer deterrent in my first paragraph of this post that I started yesterday. How funny is that? Because, last evening I walked outside to be surprised by a fellow who looked similar to the next photo having dinner at the flower bed (buffet table) outside my living room window. I was so surprised and wondered how he got in. Then I remembered that the wire fence opening down by the seasonal creek was still open after the heavy rains. Sure enough, that is where he went to exit my garden by bending down to get through the opening. And, then he had the nerve to stand on the other side and stare at me while I talked to him. I guess my garden was just too much to resist!
There really are a lot of deer that wander around my neighborhood every day, especially in the early evening. And, I still tend to get a little excited when I see them. I think they are so beautiful with their graceful gliding movements and their curiosity.
The Oleander are in full force!
That's all for today. Have a Good Weekend.
Mary
Oh Mary, your garden is beautiful. Deer are so plentiful at the farm there can be herds of them. My husband said they have eaten nearly all his vegetable garden and even my lemon tree leaves. They even lean over the goldfish pond and eat the water lilies. Hope your weekend is good.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for stopping by. Deer eating the water lilies is a new one for me. Mary
ReplyDeleteI envy you the oleanders. There is an oleander blight down here that is killing the plants and poisoning the surrounding soil. Steve and I had spent years training a lovely white oleander to look like an olive tree only to have it succumb to the disease. We are now trying the same idea using a butterfly bush. Keep us up to date on your progress with the deer situation.
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