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We're still trying to keep up with the "A to Z Blog Challenge"!

Xeriscape!

By U.S. Navy photo by Thomas Obungen [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

 

Buddies, we had to hit the dictionary for this one, BOL!

It means the "environmental design of residential and park land using various methods for minimizing the need for water use".

 

Which, in this crazy world, seems like it's a very important thing to know. Droughts have become more severe and even more prevalent. Here at Chez Prudence, we make sure that we don't waste water, as it really is a precious resource that sometimes can be taken for granted.

  Mom's hoping to build a "rain barrel" this summer, to help keep the garden watered. We'll be sure to let you know how it turns out!