plant life

the "red dot" clearance of perennials that have lost their bloom for the year is now on. i was at home depot and picked up some day lillie containers for $3 each. it's almost like resurrected these plants to give them a new life. First they are sitting there hoping to find a home, they bloom and put on their best show in order to entice a potential family. After, when it begins to droop and brown, it must think all hope is lost, destined for the compost pile, or worse, simply forgotten. I feel like i'm giving these plants a second chance, and they often respond by growing even better for me the next year. Not every plant i rescue comes back, but many do...all they needed was a fighting chance and a little attention.