Jardin-ing on Calle de Jardin

We've had tons of rain lately - great for Tucson and also great for the weeds! We just had brush and bulk pick up by the city this week, so we worked really hard to get the yard work done. Of course Michael wanted to help - digging up weeds, raking, using the hoe - he wanted a hand in all of it!


Cutie pie, ready to report for yard duty!


Some diversion before the work begins?


Can I help with the hoe, Daddy?






Along with the rain came spider mites - yuck! My lovely zinnias were covered in mites and their webs before I knew what was going on and now over half of them have died. :O( I sprayed two days ago and I think I've gotten rid of the bugs, and maybe saved the zinnias that are left.