I did go out this morning to hang out
three loads of clothes. I was happy that they were all dry before noon so I did
not have to be out in the hot time of day. It was wonderful to be out in the
cool of the morning. I am so happy with our flowers it lifts my soul to look at
them. The poinsettias still have red leaves on them. I am quite surprised to
see that in the middle of June. I do not remember this happening in the past. I
have previously planted them outdoors, but usually they just get green leaves
almost immediately.
I see I should have weeded today before I
took these pictures, especially the ones by the compost bin. We are becoming a
go to place for creeping Charlie. Apparently the word is out that we are
tolerant to a degree.
We are taking care of both front
garden beds this year. I planted marigolds on one side about one week before
the other because I had not bought enough. The first side looks vigorous and
healthy. The second side has been attacked by some bug. We had put netting over
it since the squirrels wanted to dig in there. Do you suppose that bugs were
trapped under the netting? The marigolds were not only there for their looks,
but to deter bugs. Leroy wonders, “Did the marigolds save the plants by
attracting the bugs? The other plants have not been eaten.”
Life is full of mysteries.
Paula
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