From: Linda (LRuthers)

Date: 5/22/14

     Buying the plants is the fun part. Planting and mulching aren't as much fun, but the long chilly spring seems to be over. The new plants are ready. 
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     I move things around here all summer long. I never get it perfect. The plants continue to grow, changing the landscape. 
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     The caladiums from previous summers are always the last to grow, so their pots look empty for a long time.....
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     Getting the succulents slowly acclimated to brighter sunshine over these first few weeks...11 photo 012800x600_zps2e4a4106.jpg

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     Dave's been mulching and trimming since about 8:30 AM. I get to drink coffee while watering. 
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     Dave likes "his flower bed" in neat rows. This is where he sits and watches the humming bird wars. The shrubs had to be cut back in front of the porch, so things look pretty sparse there. I think the porch needs more container beds. [I think I just heard Dave groan.]
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