Dude this is an epic post with some epic plants!
I need to collect some rain water and have some culligan jugs that I can use. Reading your post just gave me this idea.... to print some funnels... to assist in collecting rain water :D
Are you still trying to hide your plants from the neighbors? I do believe your girls are popping up over the top and there's no way that little shield is hiding anything 🤣 in all seriousness though, it's good that you make a "respectful attempt" to keep it on the low just in case it would bother anyone. :D
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One more thing.. It's strange how you mention the 1970's look, and look at what showed up in my notifications.
Mind blown...