Solar Panels, More Plants!

I received a picture today of the solar panels as viewed from the street/driveway. I am surprised to see shade on the house/panels! I will evaluate where that is coming from the next time I am home. If the picture was taken late enough in the day, it could be from the woods. Which would be fine. I can't do anything about the sun setting... But there is a lone tree by the camper garage that might need to be removed if that's the cause of the shade.

I talked to my Mom yesterday, telling her all the deals I've been getting on my house plants. She said that I should get her a plant. I did have a bonus $10 Merry Money that came in my email. I told her I could use that to get her another Croton like the one I got for myself earlier in the week. I described it to her since she wasn't familiar with it. I think the colors will go so well with her kitchen/living room colors.

So, while I was at McDonald Garden Center, I was looking at the Crotons to get Mom one like mine. But you know I had already bought the most beautiful Croton that they were selling. And all of my other plants that are anything other than green are purple, maroon, and pink. So, I decided to give Mom my Croton for Christmas and I got the Mammy variety for myself:

The Crotons were still on sale 50% off, so I was also able to get a Cordyline - Calypso Queen (also on sale 50% off) and use the $10 Merry Money. And then I paid with a rebate card! This plant's leaves look almost black.