Last Fall, after another season of next-to-nothing from two ‘Winter Red’ Winterberries, I surrendered. I planted them to attract birds to their “tremendous profusion of bright red berries” (said the tag); but after five years of trimming dead twigs from between their few live twigs that barely bore leaves let alone a flower or a berry, I vowed to replace them come Spring.
Somehow they must have known their days were numbered; because miraculously, this Spring they sprang to life! Now flowers galore mean a profusion of pollinators, including honey bees. What a thrill to see honey bees at work and, also, to anticipate birds enjoying a red berry feast this winter. Miracles do happen!
Fabulous detail - love that focus on his eye. I believe in your story - those plants heard your plans and knew they'd better get busy! A happy ending for all. Fav
How wonderful that your Winterberries are blooming profusely now to draw the bees and the birds to your yard throughout the seasons! And how wonderful to see this honey bee close up -- marvelous detail! fav!
