tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3822343629005349934.post1144123130237911381..comments2024-01-26T00:39:38.066-06:00Comments on Jayne's Country Garden: Battle of the Ruby-ThroatsJaynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09993407315693699146noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3822343629005349934.post-86057424112754341992010-09-06T13:55:16.102-05:002010-09-06T13:55:16.102-05:00My parents had hummingbirds when they lived in Ark...My parents had hummingbirds when they lived in Arkansas. I remember them fighting over the feeders. <br /><br />That nest is pretty cool. I have a friend who gave me some verbena similar to the Homestead this spring, and it is doing well. I had some a long time ago that died after a number of seasons. I've tried Homestead, but it doesn't seem to be hardy here.<br /><br />I need to repot some things, too. I am behind in everything I do.Corner Gardener Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10631500918579405664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3822343629005349934.post-38097288425914266712010-08-26T22:24:06.990-05:002010-08-26T22:24:06.990-05:00I love firebush--it's a three-fer with nectar ...I love firebush--it's a three-fer with nectar for hummers and butterflies and seeds for winter birds.<br /><br />Ruby-throat migration is in full-swing. I duck when I go out on the porch now.<br /><br />Fun to see how much progress your garden has made in the last year!Kathleen Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10868566314392048880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3822343629005349934.post-80326022911842879692010-08-25T11:46:44.416-05:002010-08-25T11:46:44.416-05:00You're right, maiaT. They're very territor...You're right, maiaT. They're very territorial. I'd love, one day, to get a pair of them nest in our garden. That would be wonderful!Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09993407315693699146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3822343629005349934.post-8089458604460037372010-08-25T08:33:54.518-05:002010-08-25T08:33:54.518-05:00Those little birds don't want to share he suga...Those little birds don't want to share he sugar water, probably.<br />You had a busy day on your day off but your all your garden plant are thriving.<br />Lovely photos!Maia Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14657416990324545070noreply@blogger.com