Lettuce Share

My life has become a hectic soap opera version of Freaky Friday lately.  Those of you who know me will laugh and agree.  Those of you who don’t, I welcome your suppositions in the comments section.  Here’s a little tidbit to clarify the Freaky Friday reference…John and I have switched roles Monday through Friday.  While I’m now working out of the office full-time plus; John is working from home and taking on more of a domestic role.  We’re still in the adjustment period…

Oh well, that was last week.  This week, even if it is half over, I’m going to focus on the plants that are still alive.  I’m going to step over the heaping pile of laundry with a smile.  And thanks to what I’ve learned over the past few weeks, I’ll grab a jar when all the glasses and mugs are dirty in the sink.  

So every day for the rest of the week, I’m also going to take at least five minutes to step away from it all to take notice of all the little things around me that in a more peaceful time I would never miss…like how the recent summer rain showers have rejuvenated the Blue Daze in my favorite recycled planter. 

It’s an old rusted out watering can that had to be Gooped back together.  John drilled holes in the bottom a couple years ago, and I’ve only switched out the flowers once.  My first choice was purple Daisies, but they weren’t a good fit.  Blue Daze works better because it’s a hardier plant and the branches fall over the edges making the watering can appear less dull and rusted than it actually is.       

Blue Daze is more formerly known as Evolvulus glomeratus.  Native to Brazil and Paraguay, this plant is perfect for hot, sandy South Florida gardens.  It’s best used as a ground cover or in containers.