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The Sweet Spot

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I purchased a candle that you’d normally buy in the fall/winter and have it lit nearby. I’m not rushing the season, but smelling it’s fall like scent certainly takes the edge off the outdoor temps climbing well into the 100’s by afternoon.

I head outside early each morning to water everything that’s planted in pots and this week I found my sweet spot to being outside. The front yard and porch are shaded in the mornings, so around 8:00 am there’s low humidity and a nice breeze flowing through the yard. Once the watering is complete, it’s nice to sit on the porch and take it all in. This yard is like watching a symphony of birds and butterflies. I was concerned the birds would leave since I no longer lay out birdseed, but they obviously stayed for the water!

I always water the foliage of the plant after watering the pot it’s planted in and here’s one of my favorite things at the moment. The female Cardinal’s fly onto the plant, drink the water laying on the leaves and then flutter all over the foliage to take a bath. Even though there’s a perfectly good bird bath hanging from a tree, they’d rather use the plants. It’s interesting to watch them fly from plant to plant almost like it’s their morning ritual if I do mine.

I must spend some time outside as if it’s a deeply rooted need, so any time between 8:00 am, and 10:30 am, is where I found the sweet spot.

The Bougainvillea used as a bird shower.

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10 responses to “The Sweet Spot”

  1. Christine Lessard Avatar
    Christine Lessard

    Even though it’s scorchingly hot, I, too, like to water in the mornings. (Under water restriction, I do take the liberty of taking others’ days as they don’t water ever.) I put the oscillating sprinkler on and I do it not only for the grass but, more importantly, for the birds. The cardinals are the ones that fly through it, land on the oak tree branches, wait a bit and fly through over again. It makes my heart sing… and them…to know God’s little creatures are getting something that we are lacking right now…that bit of water.

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    1. Barb Avatar
      Barb

      Hey Mama! Another friend of mine uses the same philosophy. She’s the only house that waters her yard on her street, so she says she’s using her neighbors watering time. Lol It’s sweet to watch the Cardinals, right? 💖

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      1. christinelessard1 Avatar
        christinelessard1

        Absolutely. And I’ll tell them that if they ever think they’re gonna fuss at me. I have my own kinda crazy, too. LOL. Let’s get together sooooon!!!! I miss ya’!

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      2. Barb Avatar
        Barb

        Hahahaha…I wouldn’t mess with ya! Lol Sounds great and I miss you too! 💖

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  2. agingwithgrace104771094 Avatar
    agingwithgrace104771094

    I’m happy you’re able to enjoy your yard. I’m a morning person, so I think being out in the morning is the best. Enjoy! 🤍

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    1. Barb Avatar
      Barb

      Thank you lovely! A few hours is better than none. 💖

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  3. still a dreamer Avatar
    still a dreamer

    Ooh – the cardinals! I would love watching that, too. It sounds lovely in your sweet spot, and a great way to start the day. Maybe you need something like that for yourself. :-)

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    1. Barb Avatar
      Barb

      I’ve thought about having a water feature installed, but not sure this is the right place. I did purchase a round sprinkler that gives the illusion of a fountain, but not sure I want to see my water bill next month! 😄

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      1. Liz Avatar
        Liz

        When I had a water feature one time, it was a small bowl sunken into the ground. I used a solar powered water feature.
        I used a plastic siv that you would use out in the garden if wanting to siv soil from the hard stuff. That went on top of the water feature; middle bit cut to allow sprinkler part through. Top covered in pebbles and then I filled with water.

        Depending on how deep your bowl, you may need larger stones to balance the fountain on or not and for that siv on top to balance right.

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      2. Barb Avatar
        Barb

        Thank you Liz for sharing this! That sounds like a magical feature. It’s interesting, but someone once had a water feature set up in the backyard, but I guess they took it with them when they moved, so at least I know it can be done! xx

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