The Dragon Fruit Cactus Flowers - Gardening and Hobby 77

In case you didn't know, Dragon Fruits are actually Cacti that come from tropical rainforests. They have beautiful flowers.

Fig 01 - Flower of Dragon Fruit Cactus.

Tropical rainforests meaning:

- they need regular water

- we must protect them from freezing temperature.

The blooms are very large almost 12 inches (30.5 cm) across and about 9 inches (22.90 cm) long.

This cultivar is rated to be self-fertile, meaning the Dragon Fruit Cactus can produce fruit with its own pollen. 

The fruit that is red outside and white inside.

Fig 02 - A dragon fruit.

The plants are thorny, so we will need gloves if we would like to cut or prune them.

Fig 03 - Flower turns left

Have you seen the Dragon Fruit Cactus Flowers and fruis?

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Spotting a Quail in the Bushes - Critter 111

We saw a quail in the bushes while we are walking or jogging around recently. The quail looks like a domestic one.

Fig 01 - A quail in the bush.

There are two domestic quails in our area that are:

- Japanese quail (Coturnix japonica)

- Common quail (Coturnix coturnix), few is domesticated.

We found quail's eggs sold in the farmer markets and bought some of them. The price is quite reasonable.

The farmers sell both fresh and pickled eggs:

- about US$ 8 per dozen for fresh egss.

- around US$ 12 per jar for pickled (processed) eggs.

Fig 02 - A little quail

We do have native quail, wild species in our state, Louisiana. The name for native species is Northern Bobwhite, Colinus virginianus.

Fig 03 - The bird looks confused.

Have you seen domestic or wild quails.

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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.

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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.

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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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