I may be sorry and have to repeat my earlier actions but the greenhouse is, once again, empty. The poor things were getting too hot even with the windows and doors open. They needed air...fresh air...springtime air. So...I lugged the towering plants back outside and have started with their "springtime maintenance". If March is too early...so be it. I am tired of seeing the plants fighting for space, sunlight and rainwater.
It has finally become apparent that I do need to "thin the herd" a bit and part with about 90% of the tropical plants. While they are lovely in the garden during spring, summer and fall, it is becoming increasingly difficult for me to move them. Some weigh in at about 60lbs and are about 6ft tall. These are way too large for me to easily move even with the dolly. Hopefully, Darling Daughter will take pity on me and cart off dozens of plants. She can have a "rainforest" at her place and I will be blissful with less work.
In the meantime, however, the Small Gardens will overcome their winter bleakness in a matter of days! Son made the comment that I would be one of the few people who could totally live in a biodome without ever leaving. Perhaps? But I would miss my bayou critter friends so they would have to come live inside with me. Biodome? Hmmm? Maybe? No more lugging huge plants...thought provoking idea!
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