  I haven't been gardening much the past few days beyond watering. Family comes first right? So, I spent my Saturday morning happily puttering. My aloe vera isn't doing very well. I think I overwatered it, so I put it in a place less likely to catch water inadvertantly. I spent some time on bird maintenance first. I refilled the two empty feeders the doves like and then cleaned the hummingbird feeders.
I just realized that the cold nector recipe seems to be the preferred one, so I am refilling the feeders using that nector. My son mowed for me this morning and I will edge and weedeat either tonight or in the morning. I cut back some of my annuals pretty harshly last week and they are actually coming back.
I thought they were done for the season. My marigolds really seem to love the shade. I transplanted them there as a last resort and they are blossoming. The tomatoes however, do not like shade. They are still producing, but at a slower rate. I seem to be "hose-challenged"....that is...unable to use a hose without getting it tangled. I try...but the hose has a life of its own. So we put up a homemade hose rack this morning. Hopefully that will help. It's too hot outside to do anything right now, so I guess it's naptime. 
