Dear Friends,

This winter has been so fantastic that all the plants are blooming! My papayas should win some sort of award as they are loaded with fruit and for the first time in my life I really can't eat them fast enough. I am making a papaya smoothie everyday and I hope the rest of them will slow down on that ripening process.

I have started the trimming of the roses and yes due to the warm temps the weeds are still coming too. It seems the heron's have stopped eating the koi for the last week or so as they have a hard time in the lower pond as it is too deep for them to catch the fish! I am mowing about every 2 weeks or so which isn't bad. I in my spare time am prepping the beds for my future spring fruit trees, yes I am in my fruit tree phase now so every potential spot with sun is a possible fruit tree.

I played tennis tonight with my friends and what a great workout it was. American Idol is on so the family calls.....

Dear friends,

I don't think I have mentioned to you about this great new garden gift called Naturally Pampered. Not a single day goes by where I haven't used at least one of their products. The ones that I use the most are the sore muscle rub and the lip balm which is great in the summer and other seasons for we who like to work outside all the time.

They also have a great gift basket just for gardeners so whenever a friend or relative needs a special garden related gift I always give them a gift basket. I have given the entire line to my family and friends and all of them want to give it as gifts as well as use the grouping all the time.

You can check out their web site at naturallypamperedonline.com.