We had an unusually severe winter this year, and I lost quite a few plants. Many of them were tropicals, so I was prepared for that, but I was surprised at how many of the cacti took a hit. I've been working to get the yard back to its pre-winter state, but instead of using tropicals, I'm trying to use native plants instead. I really enjoy yard work. My paternal grandmother was from Germany, and she loved to putter around in the garden more than anything. She was not a housekeeper, that's for sure! I tend to be the same way...given a choice between cleaning house or working in the yard, I'll be out in the yard every time! There's just something so satisfying about digging in the dirt, planting a seed or seedling and watching it take off. And you can paint your landscape with color using flowering plants or plants that have colorful foliage. My favorite time of day is early evening, when the sun is going down and the sky goes from azure to indigo. This time of year (May), the fireflies make their appearance, and I love to sit on the porch and watch the flickering show. Now if only the mosquitoes would find someplace else to play......
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