It seems my saga of the baby robins has come to an end already. Just a few days ago, I posted a photo of the three siblings huddled close together and getting bigger and stronger each day. Well, just one day later, the first robin was gone and the nest was a bit less crowded. I [...]
Archive for August, 2009
Empty Nest…The Baby Robins Have Flown Away
Posted in Gardening in Connecticut on August 7, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Deer-Proofing: The Good, The Bad & The Stinky
Posted in Deer-resistant, Gardening in Connecticut on August 6, 2009 | 7 Comments »
I’m not sure if those gardeners who never have to worry about deer in their gardens can fully appreciate what goes into the constant battle with deer when you do have to contend with their presence in your garden. Or how frustrating, and almost comical, it can be to see the damage that can be done by [...]
Baby Robins Are Almost Ready To Leave The Nest
Posted in Gardening Inspiration on August 4, 2009 | 7 Comments »
My baby robins are getting very big, and noisy! I can hear them chirping for their mom all day long, especially in the early evening. Their chirps make for nice background music as we’re eating our dinner – and they are waiting for theirs! According to my calculations, the baby robins are approximately 11 days [...]





