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The Secret Garden

By Eleanor Bailey 1 min read
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A red-tailed hawk searches for supper in the branches of a dead elm tree. Perhaps the animal repellent isn't necessarily the reason for the scarcity of critters in the backyard.

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A hummingbird sips nectar from a Gladiolus bloom.

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Firecracker dahlias provide a pop of color among the zinnias in the flower garden.

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Spaghetti squash hang from vines and are supported by a white-latticed fence. A smash hit this summer, producing a bumper crop, the gourds should last through the winter months if stored properly.

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Potted peppers on the patio ripen providing an abundant harvest for tossed salads, stuffed peppers and home-made sauces.

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Sheltered underneath a covered porch away from hungry critters, tomatoes ripen on the vine.

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A female American Goldfinch plucks the petals from a zinnia blossom in search of seeds.

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House finches take turns enjoying an outdoor water bath.

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An American Goldfinch clings to a stem of a zinnia flower.

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A hummingbird sips nectar from a Gladiolus bloom.

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A male American Goldfinch attempts to camouflage itself among the green leaves and stems of flower buds to no avail.

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Sunflowers swaying in the breeze bring a smile on one's face as memories of those lazy, hazy days of summer slip away into fall.

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Firecracker dahlias provide a pop of color among the zinnias in the flower garden.

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A hummingbird rests on the petals of a Gladiolus bloom after savor its nectar.

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A red-tailed hawk prepares to pounce from his perch in the branches of a dead elm tree. Perhaps the animal repellent isn't necessarily the reason for the scarcity of rabbits and cats in the backyard.

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A male American Goldfinch attempts to camouflage itself among a colorful array of blossoms.

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Though neglected for greater gains, even a few carrots emerged to toss into salads.

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Radish sprouted first but alas rabbits enjoyed more of the harvest.

Armed with Nature’s Mace repellent for deer, rabbit and cats, one can enjoy the fruits of gardening. Plowed, toiled and planted in early spring, catch this summer’s sensational blooms and welcome birds before they fly away and fade into fall.

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