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Dec 7, 2023Liked by Mel Adams

Oh I love the blissful thoughts! Dogs outstretched and gardening into the evening. Blissful indeed!

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You know it was Atlee. Big ol bear loves a good sun stretch.

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I adore late day gardening. My partner says he is envious at my delight in pottering, and I must remind myself not to carry on with deadheading after a certain light level. Our child sprinkle sowed a seed mix in her 3sqm area that was meant for the entire garden. Some success and much patience required but a certain random in my fave soft yellow that remains unidentified popped up as a charming surprise.

Our neighbourhood is full of new subdivision dullness. The sad repetition of the most common natives combined with little attempt at individuality does my head in. Makes me hold on to the high compliment gave, saying our garden was the only sanctuary in the block. Which we intended, for ourselves and the insect population.

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Oh Jessica so many gorgeous things in this comment. I love the sprinkle of seed mix and that you have a gardening buddy. I love the delight in pottering - it is the best. I also feel the feels re subdivision dullness. I think of what people are missing out on with the joy a vibrant garden bring. I had the chap who delivered our fish order the other day comment on how beautiful the garden is and I took that as a win and hope he felt inspired to maybe add something to his garden for an insect. I feel like the little steps we make can hopefully only inspire others.

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