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Gardening In April

Gardening in April I am truly Nature's child. The sun is newly warming. The winds have slowed to mild. Everything about me Is so eager to begin. My tools and knees are freshly oiled. Spring has uncovered Eden. The azaleas and the rhodies Have set the merry pace. The bursting bulbs and apple trees Are joining in the race. I'm just as keen as thery are, I'm coming up to speed. This little bit of Heaven Is all I'll ever need. This pure unfettered beauty Has a few short weeks and then The vigilance and the diligence And hard work will begin. Grand plans of the winter, Must now be pruned a bit, So space and time and energy Will all begin to fit. The annuals in their tiny pots Are begging for release. The slug is waiting nearby To get himself a piece. Not wanting to use pesticides, I go on the attack And as he starts to nibble, I give him a big whack. The aphids on my roses Will not survive the blast Of water from my garden hose. I'll finish them off fast. I'm proud of my lovely landscaped yard And glad to share my flowers With all who stop to see them In my happy, weeding hours. Entered in Spring Gardening contest Won tenth place

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Date: 5/3/2010 9:18:00 AM
Congratulations on your win in Dane Ann's Contest "How Does Your Garden Grow" Joyce. Love, Carol
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Date: 5/2/2010 1:34:00 PM
Congrats Joyce on your winning poem in this contest.. am catching up as I am sunning on the beach ... a wonderful win for an equally wonderful write... enjoy... my SPLENDIFEROUS did not make the cut .. but I luv that write ...with luv from the "Sweetheart"
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Date: 5/1/2010 6:57:00 PM
congratulations Joyce, I enjoyed reading this , keep on weeding....Margaret
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Date: 4/21/2010 10:49:00 AM
And it's good for the soul. At least thats what my Mama used to say...Good luck in the contest, Joyce...Peace, Audrey
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Date: 4/21/2010 5:30:00 AM
I enjoyed the poem. Nice write
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Date: 4/20/2010 8:22:00 PM
Oh how lovely and breathtaking Joyce... good luck in the contest... my entry is SPLENDIFEROUS.. hope the site gets fixed soon so we can do our contests perfectly...luv.. Linda-Marie
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Date: 4/20/2010 8:09:00 PM
This is a delightful reflection on early spring gardening, Joyce. Giggled at the thought of the slug waiting "to get himself a piece." It sounds like you really know what you're doing in your yard. Maybe you could provide me with a few gardening tips. Keep in mind our soil is not as rich here in FL. Great poem! Best wishes for success in the contest. Love, Carolyn
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Date: 4/20/2010 7:49:00 PM
I can smell those apple blossoms now, Joyce! "Spring has uncovered Eden"...love that line! (Keep whackin' those slimy slugs too!) - Tim
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