Plants of San Diego

Today in microflora....

Today in microflora….

Disclaimer: The views expressed by the plants in this article do not reflect those of harkeraquila.com. Readers should keep in mind that while plant-speaking is a perfectly legitimate ability, it is very subjective, so the following quotes may not be 100% (or at all) accurate.

San Diego flora of varied backgrounds share their thoughts on the current drought.

 

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“I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t worried. I have these guys to worry about nowadays.”
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”The hotel I’m planted at has taken care of me all year. I trust them to keep doing so.”
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”When you’ve seen as many summers as I have, this kind of stuff stops phasing you. I’ve seen hot summers and cold winters, and I’m still here.”
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”Frankly, I couldn’t care less. I’ve been the homely girl on the block for years. No pretty blossoms, no bright colors. But do you know what I can do? Survive.”

 

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”I moved here a few months ago for a better life. I was pretty lucky to get this job, frankly. I’m afraid they’ll have to let me go because they don’t have enough water to pay my salary. I don’t like thinking about it. I don’t have much fertilizer in the pot right now.”
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Today in micro-flora…
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”Is this gonna be on tv?”
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“I think I’ll be okay. I have some fertilizer saved up, and I know how to live on pretty little water. I’m just thankful for how lucky I’ve been. It teaches you not to sweat the small stuff, you know?”