Gardening.....

[VincentUlyssis]

It depends on the species of rose Boomsie! I prefer the ever blooming "blaze" variety. I know that roses like a moist ground, but not too much water. There are trouble-free varieties and then others that require more care. They all have to be pruned regularly and with that said, it's no surprise to weekly rip your flesh on the thorns when trying to weed around them. It's worth it though.

Thanks Skythe for verifying the perrenialism of fennel. Like I said-it's a fennel tree now. Black swallowtail heaven.

POISON IVY I'm dealing with some on my left arm. Stuff grows everywhere in my neighborhood. I read somewhere that the strains are becoming more aggressive, potent and prolific. Luckily the dermatologist gave me some cream "something fuoronate" that seems to be the best stuff I've ever used. I also wash with TECNU, a product available in pharmacies and supermarkets that is effective for washing the oils off the skin after exposure or suspected exposure. I think I may have contaminated my tools so I'll keep giving it to myself all summer!

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NW-you're the kind of humor I like. Keep it coming lad! So I'm not the only one blogging at work.