It already feels like July here, forest fires popping up everywhere up here. Had severe thunderstorm warnings today, and tornado warnings to the northeast of me.
I love it (not the fires, of course). I am prepared. Today I found a nursery that sells pond plants. Bought me some Papyrus, Taro, Water Lettuce, and Water Hyacinths.

they say zone 9, but I'ma thinking they'll do fine here this year in my pond.
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