Today we celebrate, rather wetly, and in my case, as an Englishman, somewhat halfheartedly, American Independence (but the fireworks can be terrific, as good as our Nov 5 "Guy Fawkes' night"). I've not ventured out much, but here's video from a few days ago showing Fred, our resident male troublemaker, feeding peaceably from Salvia "Waverley". Not much is known about the origins of this salvia, though it's thought to originate, probably via crossing and deliberate selection, from Mexico. Though the little white flowers seem modest, they pack a good nectar reward. Unfortunately it's not hardy in the northeast, but well worth growing nevertheless. It does very well in a clay pot, since it likes good drainage.
A blog that provides up-to-date information about the world's leading (according to Google) hummingbird sanctuary, on high bluffs overlooking Long Island Sound, Riverhead, New York. The sanctuary is private and not open to the general public. Paul's Email: paul.adams%stonybrook.edu. We sometimes livestream from the sanctuary, at youtube.com/channel/UCvTj9WdD0zItyBLI6m-U9Og/live
Friday, July 4, 2014
Happy Fourth! Fred enjoys his freedom too.
Today we celebrate, rather wetly, and in my case, as an Englishman, somewhat halfheartedly, American Independence (but the fireworks can be terrific, as good as our Nov 5 "Guy Fawkes' night"). I've not ventured out much, but here's video from a few days ago showing Fred, our resident male troublemaker, feeding peaceably from Salvia "Waverley". Not much is known about the origins of this salvia, though it's thought to originate, probably via crossing and deliberate selection, from Mexico. Though the little white flowers seem modest, they pack a good nectar reward. Unfortunately it's not hardy in the northeast, but well worth growing nevertheless. It does very well in a clay pot, since it likes good drainage.
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