We are actively encouraging white violets to take over as much of our lawn as possible. they are native to Minnesota and we spend less time mowing.
I don't give a good gorram about relevant, Wash. Or objective. And I ain't so afraid of losing something that I ain't gonna try to have it. You and I would make one beautiful baby. And I want to meet that child one day. Period.
Zoe ,'Heart Of Gold'
Spike's Bitches 49: As usual, I'm here to help you, and I... are you naked under there?
Spike-centric discussion. Lusty, lewd (only occasionally crude), risqué (and frisqué), bawdy (Oh, lawdy!), flirty ('cuz we're purty), raunchy talk inside. Caveat lector.
WindSparrow - May 22, 2019 8:20:43 pm PDT #5915 of 8216
Love is stronger than death and harder than sorrow. Those who practice it are fierce like the light of stars traveling eons to pierce the night.
Jessica - May 23, 2019 5:55:24 am PDT #5916 of 8216
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
I've become a little obsessed with pollinator pathways lately, so I'm planting native pollinator "islands" in the back yard around the borders, and will tackle the front next year. In the short term I'm just letting the clover take over but my end goal is native part-shade meadow.
-t - May 23, 2019 6:18:01 am PDT #5917 of 8216
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
That's wonderful! My "lawn" is all just whatever - maybe a previous owner planted grass but it's just as likely it all invaded from the neighbors along with the salsify and other unidentified greenery. Unfortunately the natives are not winning, I'm gonna have to manage it more actively to get something reasonable out there. It's tricky, because xeriscaping and low-water requirements are so much the focus around here, but I live close to a marsh and have a high water table so those plants do not do well in my yard. I do have good insect and bird habitat, though.
Glamcookie - May 23, 2019 6:25:29 am PDT #5918 of 8216
I know my own heart and understand my fellow man. But I am made unlike anyone I have ever met. I dare to say I am like no one in the whole world. - Anne Lister
SHOE POST!
It's been a long time, friends. I just bought two pair of shoes:
Yay for summer sandals!
Laura - May 23, 2019 6:36:47 am PDT #5919 of 8216
Our wings are not tired.
Yay sandals! I also had to invest in a couple new cheapo pairs because I have been doing a lot of beaching. Peace signs [link] and notes [link]
Quite comfy!
Steph L. - May 23, 2019 6:43:25 am PDT #5920 of 8216
I look more rad than Lutheranism
Oooh, old-school Dr. Scholl's!
Glamcookie - May 23, 2019 7:09:12 am PDT #5921 of 8216
I know my own heart and understand my fellow man. But I am made unlike anyone I have ever met. I dare to say I am like no one in the whole world. - Anne Lister
Oooh, old-school Dr. Scholl's!Yasss! I love that they are modernized with the clear over-foot piece and the updated sole.
meara - May 23, 2019 7:54:06 am PDT #5922 of 8216
I ALSO bought two pairs of shoes on Tuesday. But I think I'm going to return one. Just can't quite decide. I wanted a pair of slip on shoes that would be comfortable to walk around in and be cute enough to wear with a skirt. Possibly Toms, but couldn't find those in a color I liked. Found two other pairs, but sadly I think the one I'll return is the cheaper pair! Oh well.
Sparky1 - May 24, 2019 3:33:48 am PDT #5923 of 8216
Librarian Warlord
Shoe post: Hasbeens is having their 70% off sale. I am wearing a pair right now that I got at last year's sale, AIFG! [link]
Glamcookie - May 24, 2019 6:09:54 am PDT #5924 of 8216
I know my own heart and understand my fellow man. But I am made unlike anyone I have ever met. I dare to say I am like no one in the whole world. - Anne Lister
Some good stuff on there! Which ones are you wearing?