What plants can tell you

Wed, Apr 25, 2012 at 12:21:07 PM

Mama screech owl.

Early this morning, I was watering some newly planted milkweeds, when I looked at a firebush and noticed some newly deposited bird droppings. Looking up, I discovered our mama screech owl, still sleeping in the early sun. Knowing that her nest is in our old avocado tree, I found two young owlets, very well hidden among new growth, but sitting out of the nest nonetheless. They stayed put long enough for me to photograph them.

Take home lesson: keep a close eye on your plants, and watch for clues to what’s going on in the garden.

Here are the babies, hiding among the avocado leaves.

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Georgia Tasker

Georgia Tasker was the garden writer for The Miami Herald for over 30 years and has written four books on gardening. Her blog is a must read for any gardener.

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