Early Blooming of Amaryllis - Gardening and Hobby 76

It is quite surprising that we have blooming of Amaryllis early than usual. The flowers typically bloom around next month.

Fig 01 - Surprise Blooming.

We have "fantastic" names for the beautiful Amaryllis:

- the pink one is called Pinkolo.

- and the white one is Marquis.

We think that Pinkolo is playful and has theatrical energy to it. Then, Marquis feels elegant and regal. 

Several flowers come back bigger and better each year. We are waiting their bloom to return soon.

Fig 02 - Starting to bloom, indoor.

In case of indoor flowers, we keep watching them grow or changes from day to day. Waiting for surprise.

Fig 03 - Another Amaryllis.

Do you have flowers that are blooming early?

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A Yellow-Rumped Warbler.in the Winter - Critter 110

 This critter is one of birds which migrate to our areas during winter. I don't know the exact name but look like A Yellow-Rumped Warbler.

Fig 01 - A Yellow-Rumped Warbler.

The scientific name could be Setophaga coronata, and several common names in our city are following:

- Goldman’s Warbler

- Black‑fronted Warbler

- Myrtle Warbler

- Audubon’s Warbler

The bird came by our tray feeder recently, usually between January to February almost every year.

Fig 02 - One of fruit for wild birds

A Yellow-Rumped Warbler is a cute tiny guy and like it has no neck. We loooove the stripes on the wings.

Fig 03 - A lonely bird.

Happy New Year. Hope, things going well for all of us in 2026.

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The Evergreen Shrub of the Pineapple Guava - Gardening and Hobby 75

In case you never seen the fruits, their sizes are about the Kiwi. Interestingly, they stay green, and when ripe they drop off.

Fig 01 - Fruit of Pineapple guavas. 

The scientific name of this plant is Acca sellowiana. In our areas the common names of the fruit are:

- Feijoa

- Guavasteen.

Several advantages to grow Pineapple Guava are:

- a low maintenance pant

- a small tree with sweet fruit

- and beautiful flowering

Fig 02 - Guavas in the bowl.

The skin of the fruit is hard, and they are very rot resistant. When ripe the fruit is very fragrant. It is a very tropical flavor.

Fig 03 - A little tree of the Pineapple Guava.

It is extremely cold hardy that 9* F (-13* C) hard freeze. Had no effect on our small shrub.

Fig 04 - Flower of the Pineapple Guava.

Have you tasted of the Pineapple Guava.

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A Huge Bird Nest along the River - Critter 109

We saw "a huge nest" when we walked along the river close by our area recently. We wonder what lives there.

Fig 01 - A big nest

After other morning walking, we saw eagles. pair eagles, white head. Highly probably is "bald eagles."

In addition to the river, this bird has favorited habitats such as: 

- lake

- swamp

- and wetland.

Female is larger than male for Bald Eagles. Fledglings can be seen in the nest around late Winter to early Spring.

Fig 02 - Flying over

Eagles mate for life a keep the same nests year after year so numerous baby’s are born there each year.

Fig 03 - Eagles and their nest.

Have you ever seen an Eagle's nest?

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Climbing Roses in the Garden - Gardening and Hobby 74

 Peggy Martin Rose is one of well-known climbing roses in our state, Louisiana. Flowers could survive during the Hurricane Katrina in 2005.

Fig 01 - Climbing roses. 

You may know other climbing roses. some of them are: 

- Climbing Iceberg

- Fourth of July

- New Dawn

- Lady banks

- and Don Juan

It seems that these climbing rose varieties grow well in the area with hot and humid climates like our state.

Fig 02 - Beautiful buds.

The flowers are very pretty with lovely colors, but fragrance is not strong, only mild fragrance.

Fig 03 - The gorgeous flower.

Do you know about climbing roses?

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Doves on the Roof - Critter 108

 Dove is one of birds comes back to our yards during breeding seasons almost every year. We believe they nest on that time.

Fig 01 - Three doves

Some said doves are a symbol of family and having them is a blessing. It means there is peace in your yard.

Observation summary of doves:

- when the mother left the nest, the father would take his turn keeping eggs warm.

- Once hatched they (other and father) also took turns feeding them.

- The babies are tiny but grow quickly. The young would try to explore and fall out of the nest before being able to fly.

- It was funny watching their parents trying to contain them.

Fig 02 - A white dove

We have also seen adult birds teach their young how to swoop in and pick up food which was interesting. The baby repeatedly failed, and the parent patiently showed it over and over until the baby got it right.

Fig 03 - At least one juvenile.

Have doves come to your yards?

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The Free Pantry at the Corner

We have several library boxes, kind of swap libraries at our communities. We may take one, then put one as swapping. 

Figure 01 - Library box converted to pantry box.

You may read previous post about library box in our community:

- Less Books in the Box – Sign 17 | Tanza Erlambang Update

Recently, one of library boxes has been converted into a free pantry by someone we don't know yet.

What a fabulous idea!!! And such a good time for it! This is very neighborly: generosity and efforts to support our neighborhood

We may take what we need or that others can also easily provide their support when able to do so.

Figure 02 - One of library boxes

Figure 03 - Inside box.

What do you think?

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