Let me tell you 'bout the birds and the bees.....

These days in the spring when there is no need for heat or air conditioning (as well as similar fall days) are so enjoyable. Being outside or even inside with the windows open, the clean air and the warmth and light of the sun are soothing to the soul. Early in spring when I first delight to the songs of birds awakening me, I'm in heaven. Now I say...those darned birds. So noisy in the morning! The blue jays and robins, little wrens and crows all seem to have some issues living harmoniously together. And summer gardens can be a challenge. Birds pluck up newly planted seeds almost as soon as they go in the ground. I assume the pecking they do when looking for earthworms is one of nature's ways of tilling? And those cute bunnies? I once had a few strawberries but no more. The quick and competitive rabbits got to them first. Silly me, I almost feel an obligation to take care of the rascals and hope they will enjoy the plentiful wild strawberries scattered around my back yard jungle. I think the carpenter bees have been diverted from my cedar house by the honeysuckle growing on the fence in the back. Thank goodness. And it is always fun to see what perennials have made it through to spring. Because we had enough rain, my heliopsis and obedient plants seem to be having a robust start to the season. I look forward to the pretty flowers and veggies to come, but for now I will just breathe deeply and enjoy my time in this season of light.