The results have been mixed.
"Dad, you need to water those plants more," Eli said. "Look at those plants by the driveway." he pointed to a selection of potted plants that had not performed well.
"It's hotter than usual," I said. "I'm a victim of circumstances."
He laughed.
"I feel like I may not have been the best strategic choice for this responsibility," I said. "I'm more of a consumer of grown things than a grower of things."