Three Sisters and a Fledgling

Santa looking out at a tree

I like to work next to a window when hooking or knitting. I love being able to look up and see the trees that surround my house and see the birds flitting in and out of the branches. It makes me relax and enjoy the process of making.

 The tree that is right outside the window that Santa is looking out of is one of the really tall evergreens right beside the house. It is home to many birds and their nests. This last week there has been a fledgling crow hopping around the branches. Which I love.

 

Except for its very annoying atonal call. An adult crow, who answers the fledgling never ending atonal squawk, is musical in comparison. This thing always wants food. I cannot wait for it to grow up! Jim was able to get the photo of the fledgling above. 

I wandered around under the tree to try and see it but was only able to get this questionable photo.

  Some gardening I am trying this summer is this rather healthy bed of plants.  It is called the Three sisters. Corn, beans, and squash are called the “three sisters.” Native Americans always inter-planted this trio because they thrive together, much like three inseparable sisters.
The corn is planted first then the Pole Beans and finally the squash.  I hope to have lots of each at the end of the summer.

One final project that Jim has done.  A Planter box holding a stained glass rose my Mother made many years ago  It was outside at our old house for many years and is finally starting its outside life here.  It also hides the neighbours  AC unit. We are planning to put in nice tall grasses in the pots.

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