The month of July was a very warm one in Kansas. We didn’t too too much in the way of gardening, other than watering plants, and picking lots of tomatoes.

The tomato plants are taller than the fence.

Please bring rain

We’ve been pretty lucky with this year’s tomato crop!

Tucked away, in a shady corner on the north side of the backyard is where Agnes’ bird habitat is. We have two seed feeders, lots of plants, fresh water, and a hummingbird feeder too.

We have a few squirrels that visit the backyard often. There are three different ones that make an appearance at lease once a day to nibble on the seed that the birds have dropped.

This year we have three ruby-throated hummingbirds that have been visiting. We make them fresh food, and they are absolutely beautiful. Two are decent sized and one is teeny-tiny. We are hoping that just maybe some hummingbird chicks will make an appearance.

My avocado Hosta bloomed for the first time this year. It was so beautiful, and very fragrant.

As the month went on, more and more little chicks visited the backyard. We have an adorable baby blue jay, and three baby cardinals. The ones that stole our hearts was Cupcake and Biscuits brood.

Cupcake and Biscuit are Chickadees, and they started this love of bird-watching, and bird-taking-care-of, they are pretty social and follow us to the front yard, and even on walks. Cupcake always lets me know when the feeders need restocked. They also roost near Agnes’ window, and wake us up first thing in the morning. We love these little ones.

Agnes named the chicks Biscoff and Butterscotch, and they are just darling.