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Claudia Allred's avatar

Poor Auggie, I feel your pain, buddy. You better watch out, planting 10 hostiles could be hazardous to your health. No doubt they were bad mouthing you to Dave. Just a friendly warning. Love to the biggies!

Jen Little's avatar

We bought two salvias at the annual plant sale at our local garden store two days ago. Still not planted and yes the weather is amazing! Another mid 50’s morning walk! Tomorrow I will do it tomorrow. Enjoy your new hostas!

DLJohnson's avatar

Thought I was the only culprit who gets carried away at the nursery and drag my feet at the planting stage. Good to have company!

Claire's avatar

It’s hard to tell from your picture but I believe that little hosta is a “mouse ears”. But what a perfect spot for your new hostas! I’m envious of your cool weather. We hit 103 here in central Texas yesterday although I must admit it’s been relatively mild here so far. Hope Auggie’s trip to the acupuncturist brings him relief. Thank you for sharing.

J. F. Riordan's avatar

No, it’s bigger than a mouse ear hosta. I have them, too.

Lena's avatar

That’s a great spot for the hostas. Have a lovely day with your planting!

Laurie Creasy's avatar

I envy you your woods and garden, and I'm so happy you're taking good care of both. And Augie ( and Eli) always look so regal.

Gundy Walton's avatar

It’s always “Maybe tomorrow” - same here. I get it. Hosta gardens are gorgeous, especially when they are mixed. Do it while it’s cool, it will go quickly. Don’t think about it too much, just get them in the ground, somewhere. You have good options. Good luck!

James Smith's avatar

Sweet Auggie! 😊🐾

Nadie's avatar

Ah how i would to have your “mojo”. Between you and Joyce Vance with her chicken, dogs and cats I literally have a cathartic connection to the beauty you both describe. Living in the blast furnace called the SW. I’m struggling to keep my trees from being scorched by the ball of fire we call the sun. Trying to keep beautiful blooms alive during our scalding summers is as hard on this human as it is on my tender plants and trees. Alas I must enjoy them from afar.

Nancy Ulin's avatar

It is a pretty little thing, and looks like it would love the company.

James Smith's avatar

Yesterday was our cool day. Today and tomorrow are/will be nice too.

Sharon Boyes-Schiller's avatar

Sounds like a wonderful start to the day. I like hostas, sadly my slugs also like them. I’m curious about the portrait sitting, hoping to hear more.

J. F. Riordan's avatar

It’s fiction.

Sharon Boyes-Schiller's avatar

I’d be happy to read the next book, just saying….

J. F. Riordan's avatar

No one will be happier than I.

Sharon Boyes-Schiller's avatar

I am absolutely sure that is the case!!! Sending much love, some inspiration and some patience your way!!

Jo Ann Singer's avatar

Handsome Auggie! Happy to hear that the acupuncture is helping.

Nila Vehar's avatar

Plants, animals, especially Auggie and Eli, and humans. You value their unique qualities and study them so that they thrive in your care. Auggie, enjoy your. acupuncture treatment.

Karen Mason's avatar

My recently planted 17 astilbe are struggling in the rain deficit. I hope your hostas will fare better. I'm still sacrificing domestic order and productivity to turning more pages in North of ..... can't put it down. My thanks!

J. F. Riordan's avatar

No, my thanks!!

Maryke Zonneveld's avatar

Interesting hosta variety - I haven’t seen that type of leaf before. Are Augie’s acupuncture treatments for arthritis? Great to hear that he’s improved so much! 🤞🍀

J. F. Riordan's avatar

Yes, he has arthritis in his spine. Old injury.

Maryke Zonneveld's avatar

Sorry to hear that but happy the treatments are working for him! Good to know that it works for arthritis. 🙏

J. F. Riordan's avatar

I think it works for pain of any kind? It’s all kind of mysterious to me. But if he feels better, and I can keep him off life-shortening drugs, it’s a win.

Maryke Zonneveld's avatar

Absolutely!

Phyllis Stengel's avatar

Happy Thursday!!