tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859291696897577217.post6629005915579694241..comments2024-01-28T20:40:57.124-06:00Comments on austin agrodolce: GustedTexasDebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11214888876514137890noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859291696897577217.post-73000525829287453542014-10-21T20:03:40.521-05:002014-10-21T20:03:40.521-05:00i haven't seen butterflies anymore unlike befo...i haven't seen butterflies anymore unlike before they can be seen anywhere.<br /><br />www.triciajoy.comchameleonhttp://www.triciajoy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859291696897577217.post-21560724239331625122014-04-13T07:34:32.943-05:002014-04-13T07:34:32.943-05:00DC: Thanks for dropping in! I don't know that...DC: Thanks for dropping in! I don't know that I can say every Spring is this windy but this year? Day after day of dry windy weather, and (at least for west of Austin) very little rain so far. It takes a toll. I'm determined to get photos while there is anything worth capturing!TexasDebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11214888876514137890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859291696897577217.post-57409581673789536602014-04-12T19:20:39.842-05:002014-04-12T19:20:39.842-05:00I didn't know spring was your windy season, to...I didn't know spring was your windy season, too. Still great pics even with that, and I've never seen your finch...quite colorful.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859291696897577217.post-75260005574757505352014-04-12T16:26:08.463-05:002014-04-12T16:26:08.463-05:00Debra: It's fascinating to me how the microcl...Debra: It's fascinating to me how the microclimates in just this corner of the state have their own varying visitors. You'll see birds I don't and vice versa - which makes it nice when we are sharing them here, so everybody gets in on the fun!TexasDebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11214888876514137890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859291696897577217.post-29780322383385902572014-04-12T14:28:45.362-05:002014-04-12T14:28:45.362-05:00Time definitely takes on multiple dimensions in th...Time definitely takes on multiple dimensions in the garden! Spring time is one of the most rewarding times though. Seems like sometimes I blink and some plant has suddenly grown all up. On the other hand I can spend a lifetime waiting for a yellow bird to show up. Luckily, your camera is on the job hahahhahaDebrahttp://mylandrestorationproject.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859291696897577217.post-71262351974264877242014-04-12T07:46:08.601-05:002014-04-12T07:46:08.601-05:00Cathy: Hi! Sorry for that - the plants I'm r...Cathy: Hi! Sorry for that - the plants I'm referring to are wildflowers here in the US - Oenothera speciosa commonly referred to as "pink evening primrose" . They are some of my favorites and can absolutely take over an area this time of year which is why some people think of them as weeds. <br /><br />Here's a link to a more detailed description. <br />http://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=OESP2TexasDebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11214888876514137890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859291696897577217.post-1676484913650588622014-04-12T04:00:29.173-05:002014-04-12T04:00:29.173-05:00Hi - what are the plants you are calling 'prim...Hi - what are the plants you are calling 'primroses' - they are not what we know as primroses over here and they are just beautiful. As beautiful as the swallowtail!Cathy Thompsonhttp://gardendreamingatchatillon.weebly.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859291696897577217.post-17302410034167165792014-04-11T17:57:30.618-05:002014-04-11T17:57:30.618-05:00Cat: Thank you! Those (slutty slutty!) oaks are t...Cat: Thank you! Those (slutty slutty!) oaks are totally having their way with the atmosphere in Austin at the moment. I'll be the happiest camper ever when the pollen dangles are history for the season. I do not for one moment begrudge them the opportunity to procreate but wow - give a gal a chance to breathe why don't they!?!?!TexasDebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11214888876514137890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859291696897577217.post-81774649794766251452014-04-11T17:50:43.809-05:002014-04-11T17:50:43.809-05:00You've been making some great photos! I loved ...You've been making some great photos! I loved your description of the primroses moving about like rough sea...my columbine evoke the same picture. I saw a big mustard hued cloud yesterday and at first was perplexed when I realized it was oak pollen. My Lord, enough of that! Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03872899189875117518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859291696897577217.post-29414860036496369512014-04-11T17:49:38.865-05:002014-04-11T17:49:38.865-05:00Debra: Watching and waiting - they are the top tw...Debra: Watching and waiting - they are the top two jobs for gardener types, am I right?TexasDebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11214888876514137890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859291696897577217.post-52048009726553304742014-04-11T17:16:32.564-05:002014-04-11T17:16:32.564-05:00Oh! Wow, that is nice to know. Now I will definite...Oh! Wow, that is nice to know. Now I will definitely keep a watch out for them. =)Debrahttp://mylandrestorationproject.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859291696897577217.post-72084822867205433162014-04-11T10:22:46.046-05:002014-04-11T10:22:46.046-05:00Tina: A scarlet tanager! They are migrating thro...Tina: A scarlet tanager! They are migrating through here yes? That is so exciting you actually saw one - I'll admit - now I have just the teeniest bit of bird envy! TexasDebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11214888876514137890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859291696897577217.post-14783826166531594952014-04-11T10:19:58.627-05:002014-04-11T10:19:58.627-05:00Debra - I think these are year round finches (ther...Debra - I think these are year round finches (there is a "Texas" form listed) but can't say for certain. I don't know more than I do know... I see these a lot (at least this pair) yet can't say I've seen other finches (like the red house finch) that are supposedly more common here. I've worked to make and keep our areas friendly to birds. I love their company.TexasDebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11214888876514137890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859291696897577217.post-72990987504410272312014-04-11T09:00:35.420-05:002014-04-11T09:00:35.420-05:00I have the same problems with butterfly identifica...I have the same problems with butterfly identification. I've also had goldfinches--I think both Lesser and American this year. Oddly, it's been a really good year in my gardens for birds. I have a Scarlet tanager visit yesterday morning. I've never seen one in real life and am just thrilled. Those are great photos!Tinahttp://www.mygardenersays.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859291696897577217.post-75454262177082837532014-04-11T08:51:52.958-05:002014-04-11T08:51:52.958-05:00I have never seen a goldfinch in person. This is s...I have never seen a goldfinch in person. This is such a treat for me. I think I read somewhere that they are transients here on their way to exotic places like Chicago but if they DO nest that would be such a sweet thing. They like fruit so they very well may decide to stay near your garden. You've got a nice set up for them. Debrahttp://mylandrestorationproject.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.com