Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep

 

I stood here watching the bees for the longest time as they gathered pollen from my blanket flowers. It was overcast and a nice breeze drifted through the trees. I do enjoy my alone time in the morning. despite HeWho telling me I could never go "up there" alone again. Just because I lost my balance and planted my face on that log!

I was weeding in the shade where my caladium bulbs have come to life dramatically. I saw some hornets buzzing around close to the ground and decided to back off. One brave hornet decided to try his luck and was mutilated for his efforts! He kind of stung my inner arm, but I knocked him off before he could inject a whole load of his poison. Just a little sting. It was nothing compared to the attack before. So, I stood contemplating the bumble bees on the blanket flowers. They never bother me as I work around the gardens. Later this afternoon, as evening is approaching, the butterflies will be out in full force.

Last week I saw a hole in the ground as I worked a garden. It was too small for a mole, so I was pondering a snake when I saw the hornets flying in. Must have been the workers, home for the evening. They got a big surprise when HeWho shot the wasp spray into the hole. Then we watched as more came home and sensing danger, did not enter. The one that got me this morning was probably one of the those! They must be like cats and hold grudges.

I worked this bed before the partial sting. I rescued the celosia yesterday from Walmart. I got twelve plants for $4. I have day lilies planted along there, as well. They will be back next spring and start to spread. I planted some begonias below the celosia, also rescued for a mere pittance. They will provide some color until next season. I plan to buy about 500 bulbs, tulips and daffodil. I will plant them this fall all along the road. The daffodils will pop up first, as as they are fading, the tulips will take over and the day lilies will be ready to bloom as the tulips go. I can hardly wait!

This particular bed is in the sun most of the day and starts at the beginning of the drive. The sun hits it good until my steps that go up to the She Shed. I will probably be planting Liriope and other shade lovers along the way to the house.

My half price fern that was scraggly and sad looking when I purchased it hangs in a tree and no longer looks sad.

Remember those tiny elephant ears? They grew.

Not sure how this bulb ended up over here, but it is coming up here, despite my efforts to plant it elsewhere.

And, just because I can ..... here is Mr. BoJangles settling down for a nap. That sweet face just melts the heart. He is beginning to lose his puppy mischief and is becoming more obedient. He will be a faithful companion to the end, just like all of his adopted siblings in the pack he is now a part of.

He has the right idea, it is nap time!