Scarlet Tanagers at the feeder this morning!

What a delight to see this visitor...


I looked out and thought, at first, that cardinals were eating the oranges. No! Two Scarlet Tanagers visited us this morning! First time I have ever seen one up close; first time at our feeder. We caught photos of one of them joined by Baltimore Orioles.

Jack-in-the-Pulpit, Robins lay eggs, Espalier apple tree finally blooms

The espaliered apple tree bloomed on only one branch- the branch that was partially covered by a lifted glass panel from the cold frame in front of it.

Fresh asparagus

Roof vents, orchids outside, sprint to repair fence

Bloodroot flowering, robins return to nest, chipmunks in the greenhouse

Peas planted

I planted Little Marvel outside of the supports (4 rows) on 4/21/18. I planted one row of each of the others, from right to left, just inside the supports. In front, I planted radishes and lettuce.

Magnolia tree in full bloom

Rain tonight and so the petals may be down by tomorrow