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Grandpa Harold Waters the Flowers Every Afternoon. Pudding Has Her Own Routine.

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The little garden by the front steps is getting its afternoon drink. Grandpa Harold leans over in his red plaid flannel, glasses slipping down his nose, tipping a galvanized watering can so a gentle shower falls over pink petunias, orange marigolds, and silvery herbs. Pudding sits on the edge of the raised bed just inches from the spray, her fluffy cream coat and dark brown mask perfectly dry, blue eyes looking up at the camera as if to ask whether anyone else sees what a good helper she's being. Potted succulents line the steps, and a pair of work gloves rests among the plants.

If your cat likes to hang out in the garden, it's worth knowing which plants are safe. Lilies are among the most dangerous plants for cats, and even small amounts can cause serious kidney problems, so they're best avoided entirely in homes and gardens with cats. Other common plants, including some bulbs, can cause stomach upset or worse. Many herbs, like rosemary, basil, and thyme, are generally considered safe, and cat grass or catnip can give your cat their own patch to enjoy. Store fertilizers, slug baits, and pesticides securely, and if you suspect your cat ate something toxic, call your vet promptly.

Pudding keeps careful watch over every flower, as if each one were planted just for her viewing pleasure. Harold does the watering; she handles the supervising. It's a division of labor that seems to suit them both just fine.

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