My viola flowered, for just a few hours!!!!

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    Had been eagerly waiting for my viola 'Rebecca' to flower and yesterday it did!! :yes: I was SO proud of the little bloom, then my little dog walked up to it, sniffed it and ATE it!!!!! :yikes: Life sure is hard for a gardener!! :doh::doggieshmooze:

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      next time its out a sprinkle of pepper around the plant :doggieshmooze:
       
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      Sorry Val, I know it shouldn't be funny - but that did make me laugh :heehee:

      So, the question is: Viola or Woofer? Who will see next year :whistle: :heehee:
       
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        it made me laugh as well , sorry Val , but you have to admire !M! honesty

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          I knew it would make you laugh, anyone who owns a dog as well as a garden has probably been there at some time or something similar. Good job I love him!!! :)

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            well at least he never cocked its leg on it :snork:
             
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