This is the fifth spring and summer we’ve been living at our current address.  We’ve  been surprised with the arrival of a black throated sparrow who stayed to raise its family. They’ve provided great entertainment in that the fledglings are following mama around and asking to be fed.  She’s trying desparately to ween them;  however, they’re still trying to avoid fending for themselves by plumping themselves on the ground and waiting for service.  Here are photos of the little guys actually on their own.

Earlier in the year, while ordering poker primroses for Katie, I stumbled across pineapple lilies in the catalog.  In my effort to have new plants each year, for educational purposes, of course, this plant couldn’t be passed up.  Now that the blooms are almost full, I thought you might like to see what they look  like.

Hope you find these photos of our newfound flora and fauna fascinating.