There are so many gorgeous blooms on the vine this year. Is it because of the very wet spring we've had? or is it just because it wanted to put on a good show this year?
It always fascinates me that the bloom starts in the middle of the leaf and opens up.
The honeysuckle vine hides a secret this year. Can you guess what it is?
The robin chose the top of a fence post to build her nest. You can see the long pieces of dried grass hanging down. It really isn't that high off the ground, about 2 meters, but it is well hidden. I'm having a really difficult time getting a photo of her on the nest or even approaching the nest. And she certainly doesn't like me going anywhere near that garden. She even tells me off when I open the bedroom window as it overlooks that trellis.
Other plants blooming in the garden for mid June are pinks, coreopsis, columbine, lady's mantle, daisies, yellow molly alliums, wegelia, and the last of the iris.
I'm joining in with Garden Bloggers Bloom Day where you can see lots of other plants in bloom around the globe. Are you sharing your blooms for mid June?
Take time to enjoy the garden today.
Linda, the robin is rather courageous building her nest there. Cats in my neighborhood would be there in a flash. The vine is beautiful though, so full and I love the smell. I remember them from Pennsylvania, but don't see too many around here. Good to see it in Canada. Happy GBBD!
ReplyDeleteVery nice vine and isn't it so sweet to have the birdies nesting in your gardens?
ReplyDeleteThe Rain In Spain ;0) fell mostly in our states and we get to enjoy a profusion of blooms like no other year I can remember. :0)
ReplyDeleteThe rain was much better than any other kind of fertalizer for sale and it was FREE!
Ok your honeysuckle looks great! I can just see the bits of the nest too, how nice to have it!
ReplyDeleteLove the Honeysuckle!
ReplyDeleteHappy GBBD
Honeysuckle-I can smell the lovely fragrance in my mind. Thanks for sharing the great story of the robin. Gardening and bird watching just go hand in hand.
ReplyDeleteYour honeysuckle is beautiful and I must add... a really nice color, even though orange tones are generally not my favorite... Larry
ReplyDeleteAh- what a sweet surprise! Something got to a robin's nest in my yard. I love honeysuckle...it always has such a sweet fragrance when you are near. Happy GBBD!
ReplyDeleteThat honeysuckle is just gorgeous! I just planted one in my garden, and I can only hope one day it is as large and beautiful as yours.
ReplyDeleteHope the robin and her babies stay safe.
Hi Linda
ReplyDeleteThe honeysuckle is looking good and the robin is brave to hide her nest so close to the ground.
Hope the knee is coming along nicely for you.
Judith
I just want to sing rockin robin.
ReplyDeleteHow sweet...and who can blame her...that's where I'd build my nest too!
ReplyDeleteI love the smell of Honeysuckle--ours hasn't bloomed yet. Can't wait.
ReplyDeleteHappy Thursday.