I went into the backyard today to fill the birdbath with water. Several times a day a variety of large and small birds stop to drink and bathe. It is so cute to see two or three small yellow birds splashing away together! Meanwhile, a Robin waits in the tree for his turn.
I took my camera with me because I thought I might find a lovely Camellia bloom, and I did. The bushes are loaded with buds.
When these open they are full and ruffly. I like to bring them into the house and float them in small bowls.
We also have deeper pink Camellias blooming.
It is so nice to have something blooming when everything else is bare in the garden. I look forward to seeing these flowers each December~ Look what else is bobbing their sweet heads!
My friend, who lives in Mississippi, gave me Paperwhite bulbs years ago and I planted them. I think of her every time I see them. Along with our feathered friends, we enjoy regular visits from a Desert Cottontail who loves to nibble on carrots.
We also have seven lemons on our dwarf Meyer Lemon tree....poor thing is a bit light on leaves due to the rough Santa Ana winds we recently endured, but the lemons withstood the gale.
What is blooming in your yard?
not much--winter here--but the holly bush looks pretty
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed the backyard tour Shawn! Meyer lemons in your backyard - yum! Hugs,
ReplyDeleteI love nature so I really enjoyed this post. The robin is so beautiful. Love the camelias, ours are also blooming....Christine
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness...you are living in paradise! Your winter is sooooo different from my winter, which is all brown and white and grey. sigh. Thank you for brightening my day with your backyard beauty :)
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ReplyDeleteyou took lovely photos from your yard. What beautiful birds you have. And the Camellias are to die for. My lemons are still green but now the live into the greenhouse because we have frost here.
Best greetings, Johanna
What a gorgeous place and your photos are amazing! Your camelias are beautiful and the cute robin, well, an enchanted, with rabbit and all! Lovely. Merry Christmas.
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Nothing is blooming in my yard since I live in Connecticut. Everything is dead for the winter.... :( But I love seeing the beautiful flowers and green in your yard, thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteTFS, Shawn! Nothing is blooming in our yard, either....every single plant is resting after a LONG drought here in North Texas! S0, your photos and explanations are especially appreciated! THANKS, HONEYBEE!
ReplyDeleteGoodness we have 6 inches of snow from the last snow fall last week and more expected tonight so not anything growing here in CO! Do love to see that things are blooming elsewhere though!
ReplyDeleteI love your tags but that picture of the robin is just beautiful. We are down to finches and chickadees here in Maine in December, Blessings,Lisa
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures and what a lovely place to live!
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