Swahili for "Lion"

This is another gorgeous Maine Coon submitted by Leonard Foltz of Dancing Oaks Nursery in Monmouth, OR.

"Simba is a native Oregonian who came to the farm the same day as Griz. Fred thought we were going to get one kitten, but I had a hunch we'd meet two that we couldn't separate. I think both of them are 7. Or 8?"

"Simba is very handsome, but doesn't know it one bit and is not the least conceited. We wish he would have more confidence as so many want to just give him a few strokes of admiration but he makes a run for it. He is very photogenic and always seems to be striking some pose. He loves finding hidden baskets in comfortable nooks to sleep the hours away during the winter rains.  Summer days find him sunning himself in the beds opposite the nursery shop. Thankfully, he appreciates a good session with the grooming brush. We donate Simba's locks of love to the birds for nest building in spring."

Kitty Hair Fertilizer

No garden bed is complete without the liberal application of cat hair.

Nuts about Gardening in Birmingham said: "Simba is four years old and from a shelter. He drinks from the toilet or tap and loves catching mice, moles, and birds."

Simbas about to have the fright of his life as the sprinkler is another to go on

By the way, this is the third Simba we have shared on the Cats in Gardens blog. We love our little lawn lions!

Shades of Gray

Simba

I stopped by neighbor Melanie Isis' garden this week. She is an avid gardener and animal lover. While there, her two cats came out and joined us and I asked Melanie to share a bit about them.

"Simba is the grey cat, about 16 years old, male, very thin and constantly hungry. Also. loves to be near his owners physically.  Kiwi is the long-haired black cat, female, and perhaps about 4 years old.  My daughter bought her from someone’s ad in North Carolina, when she was in college.  We’ve had her for a couple years, and she is a delightful sprite.  Don’t think she had a lot of physical handling in her kittenhood, so she’s kind of skittish, but very dear, beautiful green eyes, compact body and loves to take walks with us and our dog Walker.

They both like to hide in the shrubbery, and to walk amongst the perennials like they’re in the forest."

Kiwi

Guacomole Dip

The cat in the picture is named Simba. He is HostasDirect owner, Tom Carlson's cat.  
Hosta Direct shares, "He is really a very funny boy. 
He likes to sit next to Tom all day and soak up as much attention as possible!"