This is the monstera (split-leaf philodendron) that I rescued from the sale area at Terrain a couple of years ago. It was so root bound and in such a tiny pot that it was really struggling – it looked sad. I brought it home, repotted it, and gave it lots of attention. It has thrived.
A month or so ago, several of the bottom leaves started turning yellow and dying off. I know this happens with houseplants, but with this plant it had always been maybe one or two. This time, it was more like 5 or 6. I was a wee bit alarmed.
I moved it into a larger pot with Don’s help. (It was definitely in need of repotting.) And then I watched nervously for more yellow leaves. I kept telling the monstera that I wanted to see some new growth. Well. I now have 4 new leaves emerging, the tallest one that you see is one of them. Huzzah! I assume that certain older leaves had to go to make room for the new growth.
I really love this plant and I was nervous that something might be wrong. Nope. Just part of its cycle. Sigh of relief.
I discovered this beauty among the coneflowers next to the porch. The telltale seam in the web tipped me off, so I grabbed my camera to get a closer look. It’s a Yellow Garden Spider. Such an uninspired name for such an exotic looking critter. I usually see these down by the road. This is the first one that I’ve found in my garden.
I weed whacked yesterday and yanked tons of weeds from the big garden bed. Very satisfying! It’s looking a bit neater around here.
I also finished The Paris Diversion and am just now starting Knife by Jo Nesbø. I’ll take my finished reads back to the library today when I drop off our mail at the post office. Don is off to take some portraits.
Shaping up to be a hot and beautiful Saturday!
Happy Saturday.
