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Hello everyone in the Nature Observer community! Today I want to share with you a short story from my backyard that holds a lot of meaning for me. Spending time outdoors and caring for these living spaces connects us deeply with our roots and brings a profound sense of inner peace to our daily routines, especially when we face stressful moments or busy schedules.
It all starts with a Creole lemon tree that my father planted when he was alive, more than 25 years ago. That plant has been through everything: harsh droughts and intense summers. For a while, it barely produced anything, until one rainy season it grew overnight. It got so tall that it was touching the street power lines, so I had to prune it. After that, it had its first bloom and gave a few lemons, but the second harvest came in thick and completely loaded. Right now, it is on its third harvest, and although it has plenty of lemons, it didn't produce as much as the previous one. I feel that the sun and the heat here in Venezuela are hitting hard, so I will have to find a good fertilizer to give strength to the soil.
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| Ubicación / Location: | Villa de Cura, Aragua, Venezuela 🇻🇪 |
| Fecha de Registro / Date: | 04 de Octubre de 2026 |
| Plataforma Externa / Source: | Ver Registro Oficial en iNaturalist |
Credits:
- Text: Of my authorship.
- Photos and videos: Taken with my Redmi A5 phone.
- Translator: Translated with the help of an AI assistant.
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