At least something is growing in my garden
After many weeks of overcast and low evening temperatures, hoping to see some real summer weather soon…not sure if the peppers will even make it out of the garage this summer.
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Easter Lilies Blooming
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Winner of the WetCircuits power strip is…
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Interviewed on NPR’s Science Friday
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Hunting for spring at our local nurseries
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She’s adorable! My pepper plants are growing well. There are just no peppers on them. The tomato plants aren’t growing so well.
haha, what a happy little cutie. Thanks for sharing.
LOL… What a cute and cheerful little blossom!