Natural Transformations

Yesterday I was happily too busy gardening to post.  This is when I’m in my element, transplanting, preparing beds, etc.  I’ve begun the transformation of the weedy field to a TN native meadow/grassland/savannah area.  Eventually we hope to reduce the lawn to narrow paths through flowery tree groves.  Maybe not in my lifetime, but that’s the plan, anyway!

Here is Misu defending her domain from behind her comfortable window throne, and “Joey” ignoring her out on the deck.  Eventually her majesty came out to survey her kingdom from down under.

These are some very good Italian flatbreads and tomato sauce that E made.

Here are my orchids being photogenic.

Violets and other beautiful “weeds” have invaded the land, which is fine by me.  A field of flowers trumps a boring lawn any day.  I’m thankful I live in a location where neighbors don’t dictate manicured conformity.  They may not be friendly, but they mostly keep to themselves.  The hordes of drug traffickers are still next door, unfortunately, but hopefully that won’t be a sustainable lifestyle for long.  The same can be said for that depraved criminal hogging the presidency.

[Only I could go from violets to criminal activity in one paragraph.  There’s no accounting for brains.]

My son will be away on business/personal trips from now through most of April.  It gives me mixed feelings.  I’ve gotten spoiled having him around a lot, so I miss him when he’s gone, but I’m glad he’s recovering and rebuilding his life.  Not many people get to start over and get it right while they’re still young.

And now back to gardening.

 

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