We are so fortunate in Gloucester to have not one, but two, terrific garden centers, Wolf Hill and Goose Cove Gardens (and Corliss Brothers in Ipswich isn’t too far off the beaten track, either). Barbara and her team at Goose Cove are phenomenal as is the team at Wolf Hill–Kate, Joe, Ben, Dave, Jake, and all the guys. Both Wolf Hill and Goose Cove take wonderful care of the wildlife that makes their home in the very inviting environment of their nurseries. Last year Kate kept me well supplied in butterfly eggs, which had been deposited on Wolf Hill plants, and whenever I shop at either garden center, a frequent topic of conversation is the robins because they oftentimes build their nests smack dab in the middle of a plant, or group of plants, that are for sale. Robins especially like to nest in hanging flower baskets. This year was no exception. Today when at Wolf Hill I spied a mama robin zooming away from a balled and burlapped tree. The nest was at eye level! I ran and got my cameras but filmed for only a moment because both parents found it highly disturbing. The babies were hungry, with wide gaping greedy mouths, and it was clear my presence was keeping them from their breakfasts. As soon as I turned away, the parents resumed feeding the babies.
Isn’t this sweet how they take care of the robins at Wolf Hill?
Nice shot very protective and if too close may get dived down upon…:-) Thanks Dave & Kim:-)
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Jim and John have strived over the years to be hospitable to their customer base..love both places.. Cc
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Thanks Dave and I agree Charlene, Jim and John are, and that hospitality emanates throughout their staff as well.
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🙂 – 🙂
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Kim your interest and professional input with your sharing of knowledge truly enhances GMG.Thank you.Cc
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Charlene, thank you for your very kind comments. They are very much appreciated. Don’t you agree that when people have a deeper comprehension of the natural world that surrounds, a deeper appreciation grows with that greater understanding?
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