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Magical Distractions FEELING REFRESHED IN YOUR GARDEN By Janice F. Booth
What a glorious time of year in our gardens. Last year’s plantings and pruning, and our early spring feeding and watering, are repaying us with flourishing plants and voluptuous blooms. The hammock and the chaise are calling us; Relax, put your feet up. (Maybe you’re doing so as you read this). Of course, we understand summer also brings heat and humidity, even in our gardens, and on our decks and patios. But let me offer, at least, a par-
tial remedy for summer’s sticky heat. I suggest you apply a bit of magic, a few tricks that may enable you and your family to laze about in the garden even in the heat of July and August. We can take a tip from successful magicians. They distract their audiences, redirecting attention from what is not to be seen—or in our case, felt.
Here are a few magical distractions whatsupmag.com | July 2022 | What’s Up? Annapolis
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