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The ice storm in February did a lot of damage to our shrubs, so we'll have to replace several. The Knockout roses in the front of the house weren't my favorites anyway, so we pulled them out. I expect the builder planted the roses and the nandina there next to the house (the dwarf nandina in back and the large roses in front...???) and didn't think about how they might look when they reached maturity. We've got plans for that bed but haven't completed it yet. Surprisingly, most of the newer plantings in back survived, though the salvia is kind of leggy now. We'll replace a few. It's always fun to plant new things and watch them grow. I've got three raised beds now and have planted the usual peppers and tomatoes and herbs. I've also got some zinnia planted. I love cut zinnias throughout the summer. They're so colorful and they last a good while in a vase after cutting. We added a jasmine against the back fence and I'm enjoying the lovely smell. The butterfly garden I planted last year didn't pan out (almost no butterflies!) so I'm just concentrating on the zinnias that I love. The butterfly bushes are still there and leafing up nicely, so we might see a few. The hummingbirds love the butterfly bush and the salvia flowers, so I'm satisfied that we're feeding some lovely creatures anyway. Spring is full of promise that fades in the heat of July and August, but I'm enjoying experimenting with some new plants to see what does well in a Texas garden. It's fun to see what works and what doesn't. The geraniums I love don't do well in the hot and dry Texas summer :-( But I'm discovering some new species that are native to Central Texas, so it's a trade-off. I also have begun composting, which has been satisfying. Something about gardening is calming and rejuvenating, so in spite of the disappointments of lackluster vegetable crops and butterfly no-shows, I'm compelled to continue. Nurturing God's creation is a fulfilling exercise. --Janice
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