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:

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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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The Small Dragonflies - Critter 107

We saw hundreds of small dragonflies at backyard last summer. The Scientific name is Pachydiplax longipennis with common name Blue Dasher.  

Fig 01 - Dragonfly at yard

In our area, summer was characterized by heat wave and drought. The conditions might relate to absent some insects.

We saw less than usual or even didn't see the following insects:

- Lovebugs

- Bush crickets (Katydids)

- The big golden silk orb weavers

- Honey bees

- and craneflies

Fig 02 - A blue dasher

In the small fish, we came across a very strange looking creature. Upon looking it up, we found it was the young undeveloped dragonfly.

Fig 03 - A little dragonfly

Hopefully things will get back to normal soon because birds and many other organisms depend on insects as their main food sources.

Fig 04 - Painting of dragonfly

Did you notice there are abundant of dragonflies in your areas?

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The Great Egret to Visit our Lawn - Critter 106

We may spot this bird, the Great Egret in our areas year-round. Every season is the perfect time. 

Figure 01 - Lonely visitor, Great Egret 

We believe the scientific name for Great Egret is Ardea alba. Interestingly, It has many common names, few of them are:

- Otis, very local name

- great white egret

- big egret

- common egret

- white heron

- and etc.

Figure 02 - Just meme

Have you seen the great egret around you?

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