Up Close and Personal

I have been trying a different approach to watering, rather than just using the hose and soaking everything. I went to Home Depot and picked up a bright orange bucket and lid. I fill the bucket up and leave it to sit outside all day. The sun warms the water up and (according to the book I just read) kills some of the chemicals in the water. I found a little bucket (I think it used to be a cottage cheese bucket?) to scoop the water onto the plants. Each plant (or square) gets about 1 scoop, depending on how recently I watered or how hot it has been. This technique has gotten me down on a closer level with the plants, and I have to say, I am loving it! Just look at all the textures and color variations!