Arms of scarlet globemallow wave from the flower bed my son started last year on Earth Day. Bright pink Parry’s penstemon flowers polka-dot my field of view. Flicks of feathered motion alert me to finches in the shadow of the oak tree. I sit at my kitchen table, AKA favorite desk, gazing out the window to our backyard. I am daily grateful for the diversity of plants – and the animals who count on them – my eyes can feast on whether I am indoors or out.
Come on over, virtually, for a tour of the backyard flowers that have benefitted our family and the desert wildlife in Spring 2021. My husband Tim kindly helped capture insect close-ups and vivid blooms with his professional-grade lense and personal curiosity. I dug out our old Canon point-and-shoot as well, a step above my usual phone photos. The hummingbird pictures were from my phone, and I’m glad it was handy. In your own yard, plant what you like to see – then see who you attract.
One comment on “Flowers for You and Wildlife Too: A spring backyard tour”
Karin Hetsler
April 11, 2021 at 7:15 amBeautiful pictures, Anna and Tim!