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| Verdin love with The Tangerine Beauty Crossvine |
Today I begin my 3 part series about plants and the critters they attract. Working with the El Presidio gardens has been a lot of fun as it continues to develop. One of our guests that lives here on the property is the Verdin.
I began to notice the tiny bird this past year as it found its way back to our property. The birds then began to nest in nearby trees and drink from our hummingbird feeders. Similiar to hummingbird needs, the Verdin loves sweet tubular flowers like this colorful
Tangerine Beauty Crossvine. An easy vine to grow and it does require some regular watering and lots of sun to create these marvelous bursts of color.
I was outside walking around the gardens when this little guy landed on one of the flowers. It shows how small this bird is compared to the tubular flower. I'm so glad I had the camera on me so that you can see the sizes of both the bird and flower.
When I place a plant into the garden, I always think about how it will add(beyond shade) to our landscape. Questions I ask myself, "Will it add color?" "Will it add vertical dimension to the garden?" "Will it attract wildlife?" "Is it edible for humans or wildlife?" "How much lighting and water will the plant take?" etc etc. While it may seem like a lot of work and research, it's worth all the effort in the long run. When the puzzle pieces start coming together, a masterpiece is created for all to enjoy. More tomorrow...
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