The ornamental plum that burst into bloom has quickly progressed to add leaves.
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And now to be devoid of flowers.
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During this month I have tried to change daily habits toward more sustainable behaviors – Green Action #3.
- continuing Veggie Tuesdays and Thursdays
- reducing cleaning chemicals
- replacing water thirsty ornamental plants with native plants that provide food and shelter for native species
- checking the labeling on soaps for ingredients that might appear sustainable but are damaging to other ecosystems
- conserving water
- repurposing and recycling furnishings like the busy hummingbird mothers