Making The Most of Shade
My eyes glance over to the bookshelves that line the walls of the family room in my house. For some reason, they randomly fall on a title hidden among the reads pertaining to nature, flowers, and gardening. It's been on the shelf for as long as I can remember, and it's simply titled Making The Most of Shade . This house has always had a certain kind of charm because of its nestled place in the woods. Surrounded by trees and with a roaring river as its backyard soundtrack, it's pretty idyllic. And practical, too. Because when the stormy weather hits, the woods often act as a buffer to the wind as well as offer welcome respite from the beating sun in summer's heat. Anchored on a huge swath of bedrock, it's almost unshakable when it comes to earthquakes that are a common occurrence here. All in all, this location is pretty perfect... expect for one thing. The downside of calling these tranquil woods home is that it's not really your friend when it comes to gro...
