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Outside – Days 2 and 3 of 3

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A couple of days ago I told you I was going to use the 3 days of sunshine we had to finish planting the flowers around the yard.

Day 1/of 3 was productive.

Day 2/of 3 we bought a bunch of flowers and two grape tomato plants. Before we went to do errands and buy the plants, I wasn’t feeling up to par. By the time I got home, I was feeling BAD. Something I had eaten didn’t agree with me. I ended up asleep under my throw in the recliner most of the day.

Today is Day 3/of 3 – and it’s been a good one. I’m feeling 90% back up to par.

 

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I just came in from getting all of the planting finished. It took me several sessions, but things are good now.

I planted

  • 4 yubi/purslane/portulaca plants
  • 4 gerbera daisies
  • 2 geraniums
  • 1 whole flat of petunias
  • 1 whole flat of periwinkles
  • 2 grape tomato plants in the garden

It’s almost 2:30 now – time I fixed lunch and I’ll continue to rest and re-hydrate.  Then I’ll go out and take some pictures to share with you.

This is why I’ve had to hurry to get the plants in. I’m trying to be thankful for every drop.

 

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A Trip Around the Yard

The temperatures have FINALLY gone down a bit and we can breathe when we’re outside. Another 10 degrees down or so and I’ll be in heaven. It says my “perfect” temperature about three days a year here in Arkansas. :0)

I worked in the yard a bit to celebrate the gorgeous day.

 

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I took some pictures of the things still in bloom, enjoying each one. I thought that you might enjoy them, too.

 

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My husband’s clematis is enjoying a second bloom.

 

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We have one group of phlox still blooming.

 

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Impatiens in two pots on either side of the front porch.

 

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Pink hydrangea.

 

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Portalaca.

 

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Mostly white hydrangea with a blush of pink.

 

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Happy zinnias.

I hope that a trip around your yard makes you smile, too!

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