Go forward boldly
Refuse to accept defeat
Focus on success
Note: This is the Begonia the bird’s nest grew in earlier this season. I’m still amazed the nursery didn’t squeeze the life out of this determined flower, but perhaps it’s a reminder to me of the importance of persistence!
Musings by an ND Domer's Mom 
Lovely plant. Bird and plant what a joy!!!
Sometimes things just work out, thankfully. Glad you enjoyed seeing it, John!
🙂
A gorgeous begonia! I bet it was a wonderful nursery for the little ones.
I imagine the wee ones enjoyed the shady areas its leaves provided. The nest, of course, I removed as soon as the babies flew off … hoping Mama wouldn’t decide to have a second go at roosting and ruin all hopes for my plant’s survival!
I think that was very reasonable of you, and I am sure mamma understood 🙂
She’s probably already found another place and is busily gathering twigs and such to build a new mansion (or maybe hers is the type of bird that only has one litter in a season?)
Either way, I am sure she is very happy with her lot!
Tenacity is everything with so many aspects and endeavors in life.
It really is, Barb. I wonder how many opt to give up, just when they’re on the cusp of success?
Or else just pout and eat chocolate! Your idea is healthier in everyway~
Well, chocolate, too, is touted as healthy, right?! 😉
Yay! Begonias are tough. The one of mine (think it’s called a weeping begonia) the squirrels tore up has bloomed again. Funny thing is it was a beautiful orange and now it is red!
Oh, wow, I’ve never heard of one changing colors like that! How pretty! The leaves on mine are rather faded — probably due to the lack of water and food — but otherwise, it looks pretty good. Amazingly!
Ooh, it turned out beautiful after all! Maybe we should all try to get a bird to nest in our hanging baskets… 🙂
Not so fast, FF. Usually, when birds nest in hanging baskets, the plant somehow gets the short end of things. I imagine it’s not healthy for a flowering plant to go several weeks without water or fertilization while the wee ones are developing. But thankfully, this one made it, and it doesn’t seem to display any ill effects. ‘Tis a wonder!
*clapping*
That’s AWESOME, Debbie! And a what beautiful begonia it is! I love that it has both white and red blossoms.
Isn’t nature GRAND?
Hope you’re having a faaaabulous week, my friend!
X
Ron, I think the combination of red and white is what drew me to this particular Begonia in the first place. It’s a lovely combination, one you don’t see in nature all that often, and it’s really “blossomed” after sheltering the bird family.
Glad you enjoyed “the rest of the story,” my friend. Have a happy Wednesday! xo
It’s beautiful. Perhaps she enjoyed be part of the birthing process. I’m glad she blooms again.
Me, too, Kb. I was fully prepared — mentally — for the poor plant to bite the dust. No water, no food for close to a whole month in the heat of an Illinois summer didn’t bode well. However, apparently, the plant saw things differently, and I’m glad it did!
Some flowers do seem tougher than others. Geraniums will come back, too. Your begonia is just glorious. Perhaps it’s Mother Nature rewarding you for being so kind to one of her own!
We’ve kept Geraniums all winter inside, then set them out in Spring, where they seem to do just fine, so I know the truth of your words, Linda. Somehow, I never expected a Begonia to be this sturdy. Maybe it’s a different variety?? Anyway, I love the idea of Nature rewarding me for taking care of the wee ones!!
Beautiful and an excellent reminder for me to clear out the now-empty bird’s nest by my front door!
Good idea — I imagine the nesting cycle is complete for most of the bird species we have around here. Have a spectacular weekend!
–I don’t blame the birds…
as I’d want to live inside the begonia, too! xx
What an interesting idea, Kim — no wonder you’re a writer, my friend! xx
What a colorful reminder it is!
Thanks, Lana — it’s so much bigger than any begonia I’ve ever seen. Must have enjoyed serving as a bird nursery!!