27 thoughts on “Phlowers – First Roses”

        2. Timelesslady

          I often feed a lot of people, and I enjoy it, but I always keep the days afterwards as free from stress and tasks as I can…then I can recover from the happy efforts.

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          1. That’s a good plan to have down time. There were times when we had people coming one right after another, and I was struggling. I found that prayer really helped, but I had to be desperate before I turned to God. I hope I’ve learned my lesson now.

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  8. Absolutely amazing roses! You definitely have a “green thumb.” Your gardening posts always brings a smile to my face. 🙂

    Incidentally, I subscribe to the Farmers’ Almanac site emails and thought of you when I read number 6.

    10 Reasons To Stop Throwing Away Your Eggshells
    by Beth Herman | Posted In: Home and Garden

    6. Add to your garden to keep cats away that may be using it as a litter box. Cats will not like the sharpness under their tender paws. Their smell can also reportedly deter deer and repel slugs, snails, and cutworms without resorting to toxic chemicals. Maybe tantamount to that, mineral-charged eggshells can be crushed and scattered into each hole before planting. Sprinkle additional crushed shells around your plants every couple of weeks. Use them to start your seedlings! Here’s how.

    https://www.farmersalmanac.com/top-10-uses-eggshells-18921

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Thanks so much for your comments. They fill my life with sunshine.