Grandma Was Watering Her Daisies When Frost Took the Front Row Seat
Watering day has arrived in Grandma Edie's sunroom, and Frost has taken the best seat in the house. The silver Norwegian Forest Cat sits front and center, his long whiskers glowing in the window light and his golden-green eyes following the stream of water as it splashes into a row of clay pots. Edie tips her metal watering can with a practiced hand, wearing her cozy cream cardigan and a soft smile. Little white daisies, leafy herbs, and trailing greens crowd every shelf, and a basket of folded blankets waits in the corner.
Houseplants and cats can share a home happily, but it is worth knowing which plants are safe. Some common favorites, including true lilies, are seriously dangerous to cats, and even a nibble of a leaf or a bit of pollen can cause harm. Others, like many herbs, spider plants, and Boston ferns, are generally considered cat-friendly. Before bringing a new plant home, look it up on a reliable pet-safe plant list or ask your vet. Keeping pots on high shelves and offering a pot of cat grass can also give a curious cat something of its own to chew on.
Frost doesn't appear interested in snacking on anything today. He seems content to sit in the warm light, watch the water drip, and keep Edie company while she makes her rounds. His thick double coat even looks a little like a plant of its own, all soft and silvery.
Some helpers carry the watering can. Others simply make sure the job gets done with a good audience.






