Hummingbirds....

Aren't "hummers" interesting birds? Around May 15 of each year, we fill up one hummingbird feeder and hang it out under the grapevine in the back yard. Once a hummer is spotted, we move the feeder to the porch and place out as many as four other feeders. And the hummers come in by the dozens. Last year, we counted 27 hummingbirds in and around the feeders at one time. This year, we have seen 8 at one time.
Enjoy Mother Nature....she certainly is beautiful.

Spiders...

This variety of daylily is called a "Spider". The American Hemerocallis Society states that "spider" is a flower whose petal length is four times the petal's width or more, a ratio of 4.0:1 or greater. There are many spiders out in the daylily world. This is an unknown variety that was given to us several years ago. It makes for an interesting addition to any garden.

Spent blooms, seed pods and things....

This photo shows both spent blooms and seed pods which appear on daylilies. The spent blooms (at the top of the photo) should be pinched off and discarded on a routine basis. If not, then the seed pod will appear as shown here. Seed pods should also be removed from the scape and discarded. That way, energy will go toward producing new scapes and blooms, thus extending bloom time.
Ever wondered what a "scape" is? Scape is the term for the stalk on a daylily plant. We appreciate Sandra for asking that question.....

Spent Bloom....

This is what is termed a "spent bloom". After the daylily has bloomed (in one day), the bloom closes. It must now be deadheaded. Pinch the bloom off at its base and discard. This provides energy to other blooms.
Have fun...

Fruit....

Our peach tree is fully loaded this year. Branches are touching the ground from all the weight. Guess we will be eating lots of peaches this winter. Anyone know the best way to can peaches?