My little patio backyard

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  1. Raddang

    Raddang In Flower

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    We went off for a short five day break last week. The weather at home was hot and we expected our backyard to look wilted and sad when we returned last Friday. Not so! Happily things were looking lovely and a quick watering made everything feel better.
    This is just after watering......
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    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    What a lovely area Raddang. I can picture you sitting there relaxing beside all those beautiful plants. :)
     
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    Yes it is very pleasant Eileen and you are correct, a nice place to sit on the loungers with a cold drink or three :)
    Now that the foxes' duties raising the cubs are ending they have started to come and visit during the day.
     
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    Eden doesn't have to be acres and acres--it can be a lovely patio with lush plants, and visiting foxes. It seems you have a bit of Eden right there!
     
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    I like that, very clean looking. I didn't think you had to water anything in England.
     
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    I know I have mentioned our local urban foxes in the past. The pair have just about finished bringing up their new family and the cubs are almost as big as the adults. The vixen came to see us yesterday afternoon
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    I know she is looking a bit thin but just look at what she has reared. (Please be patient, it runs for just over 2 minutes.)
     
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    Very nice garden area,..i see your Hosta are in bloom as well,..great video of the Foxes,..no wonder the Mother Fox looks thin after feeding that family,..five or more,..and they all look healthy.
     
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    @Kildale Oh yes Kildale we have our share of rain but occasionally, just occasionally, we have a hot spell.
    But I am reminded of the words of William Blake 'Till we have built Jerusalem
    In England's green and pleasant land' ;);)
     
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    Your patio looks so nice, Rad. I like the colour and plant choice.
    I could watch your fox vids all day long.
     
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    @Sjoerd Glad you like my patio and wildlife Sjoerd. :like: I was in your beautiful capital city last Tuesday for a brief visit......need to go back on a city break to see more. :like::like:
     
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    Your patio is so beautiful! I enjoy seeing and hearing about your urban foxes. :like:
     
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    Netty Chaotic Gardener Plants Contributor

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    I love foxes, and miss the antics of the fox family at work. They have been very scarce since the coyotes moved into town.
     
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    Sorry that I missed you.
    We are not too far from A'dam. ---About a 40 min train ride.
    I hope that you enjoyed yourselves in the capitol city.
     
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    Sherry8 I Love Birds!

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    How beautiful...what a beautiful place to sit and relax...enjoy!
     
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