Tomorrow’s Bloom?
This lovely flower was entirely unexpected. It re-seeded around the corner from last year’s location. As is often the case, the seeds that are hearty enough to survive volunteer status (dropped by a bird, blown in the wind, planted by a squirrel) do well. This is the first bloom of the season with two promising buds (photo, left) ready to spring forth in pinks and yellows.
The fairy garden flowers are holding up nicely. I spruced up the table with a mini bouquet and a table-runner made from leaves. Lindy is the self-appointed watch-cat, keeping those scary garden gnomes I saw on Facebook yesterday at bay.
What’s blooming on your Thursday?
First Cosmo
Lindy Standing Guard Near the Fairy Garden
The Fairy Garden: New Table Runner and a Purple Bouquet
Gardening Nirvana 
Now, THAT’s the kind of blog I like!
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Hmmm…you’ve got me guessing: Cosmos, fairy gardens or cats. I’m pretty sure it’s not the last two.
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I love that cat’s beard!
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Thank you! She’s a real sweetie, and so happy to be with me in the garden.
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Cosmos are an annual here and were a staple in my garden, I love the feathery foilage. O how my kitties would love to go outside, Lindy you lucky cat!
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Our backyard is surrounded by cat netting called The Cat Fence-In system. It allows them free reign of the yard, but they can’t get out. It has been wonderful. We set it up over 15 years ago when a grouchy neighbor one street over, trapped our cat Grant and took him to the pound. They have the benefit of the fresh air and exercise without the worry of random cat fights, cars and streets, transmittable illnesses, etc. Some cats are very content indoors…but many aren’t. When we tried to keep Grant indoors after the “incident” he proceeded to mark the perimeter of every single room. It was a nightmare. The netting was our solution. When I rented, I couldn’t have done this.
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Thanks so much for that info, I’ve never heard of “Cat Fence-In” but that sounds so wonderful. Blossum is always at the door, trying to sneak out. Its one of my biggest fears. I will definitely look for this 🙂
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I know that fear. I blogged about the fencing, complete with link. Let me go find it and I’ll share in the next comment.
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Here you go!
https://gardeningnirvana.wordpress.com/2012/04/28/garden-kitties-make-the-rounds/
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You are so nice to follow up with that. Blossum may be your new best friend. I went to the link, looks like something we could manage. When we find our dream home, I’m definitely check it out. Thanks so much. PS loved all your kitty pics!
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We installed it ourselves without any problems. There is one other company that does this so when the time comes you can research both for cost. It lasts a long time, with the exception of the holes the squirrels chew through the netting. It is easy enough to repair.
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