Free Room and Board at Sweet Garden Chicago

Mother Robin sets up nest in the Pergola

Mother Robin was observing the humans below as they chatted merrily away under the Spring sunshine. She must've decided that we're ok people because she hasn't acted disturbed in the least.

Not only does she get free room and board but I've thrown in some meals for her and a bird bath with water is just steps away. She's also protected from the wind and rain.

It will be fun to watch the eggs hatch and the little ones grow until they fly away.

Garden Bloggers' Muse Day - May Day

Happy Garden Bloggers' Muse Day and Happy Birthday to Moi, the Queen of May :-)

In my next life I want to come back as a famous country singer like my fellow Alabamian and favorite , Emmylou Harris, who has the pipes to match any Irish singer, as evidenced on the video below. You can see the strong connection between Country and Irish music, both of which are dear to my heart.

The best birthday present I have this year is my first granddaughter, Lea, my little Irish-Korean lassie. She's prettier than a new-speckled pup, smarter than a whip and sweeter than molasses. Her Irish grandparents will be coming later this month to see her and we all look forward to their visit.

Today I'm 20 in garden years. When it's time to hang up the hoe then I'll know I'm old. Until then, I'll " Keep breathing " as Sophie Tucker says.

Happy May Day everyone.