I watch plants grow. The tomatoes still on the vine I am keeping a close eye on. Periodically I check the ten day forecast: frost has not come yet although October is in the second week. I will pluck off the remaining tomatoes before the temperature hits 32 degrees overnight.
Sometimes I just pay attention to the plants growing wild. I observed how beautifully colored that swath of grass was–a deep burgundy. I never paid attention to those wild grasses before.
You never know what you will notice growing wild (or even in the confines of your home). A few weeks ago I discovered one tiny mushroom in my ivy plant. The next time I looked it was gone.
My wife planted a twig of a cactus in a coffee cup on the kitchen window ledge and it must have sprouted roots for I observed it growing. It was only a tiny discovery but it still gave me pleasure to observe.
Some indoor plants I do not pay attention to for days and sometimes weeks and then I suddenly notice it has grown.
Even in NYC where almost everything is paved over people want to connect with nature. My friend whose party I went to, his whole kitchen window was full of plants.
Everywhere I go people like watching plants grow. It is their connection to nature and the outdoors.
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I did notice the nesting box fell again but I put it up more securely the next day. It just turned March so it is early in the season so let us see if any bluebirds check out the spot. And better yet raise a family while we watch.
