Thank you, @ewkaw.

I can understand that!

The vegetables are certainly growing fast. The plants under the hammock are the leaves from early spring bulbs. I haven't cut them back yet, lol.

I believe it makes me a Zone 6b with the two lakes.

Beautiful view and sky.

Cool idea with the cat food. I wonder if dog food would work as well. Hmmm!

Have fun with the butterflies. Thanks, Pam, it never ceases to amaze me how fast everything grows.

How cool, we both have Mock Orange blooming at the same time. whoohoo!

I'm sure you will make more room to garden as needed. It becomes a lot to manage, but it sure helps our budget. Plus, I know exactly what's not on it. I'm totally organic, which both of us realized how

We had a very busy time; he had to have that pie this trip. lol

What a lovely place to stroll, Silvia. I love the old buildings that have so much history.

Glad you got so much done while it was cooler weather. At least the plants wouldn't stress so much.

That Azalea always puts a smile on my face first thing in the morning.

I appreciate your nice comment. Thank you!

I love the cloud-filled sky in the picture window. I sure understand your frustration. When we retired 20 years ago, we had saved money and paid off our home beforehand. We have a steady monthly retirement

Here is my entry for this week, @olgavita. Thank you!

She is so precious. I love that she is learning to use marketing at such a young age.

The black cloth will certainly help to keep weeds down. I've used it in the past, and it is so helpful. The gardens look great, and everything looks healthy. I used crushed eggshells around my peas and

The peonies seemed to go fast this season, maybe due to the wind and rain we have been having. Glad to see you got your garden planted before this next round of rain that they are predicting. Sigh...

I agree, Peony blossoms are extraordinarily beautiful, and with many different colors to enjoy.