Today's highlights include:
$14.99 for giant redtwig dogwoods are a dream come true. Winter interest like no other.
Magnolias have never been on my short list, but the early blooms are way appealing this time of year and for only $19.99, why not give it a shot.
I was drawn to the bark on these crabapples and at $49.99, one can dream right?
Have a great weekend.
It sounds as if you'll have some busy planting time soon. :)
ReplyDeleteha ha! I'll keep an eye out! (I drive a Honda Civic too!)
ReplyDeleteLove the dogwoods...such great color...after seeing them all over town this winter I decided I would definitely put some in this year...invaluable for winter color. I love crabapples and wish people in the PNW used them more...I remember growing up our neighbor had the most glorious old crabapple that was gorgeous in the spring and in late summer/early fall we'd gather the tiny little apples and make applesauce...yum!
ReplyDeleteWait until the first round of perrenials bloom then head to Lowes. They put them all out for about a buck each. I load up, plant them, and wait until the next year for them to bloom!
ReplyDeleteI can't believe you have all this to choose from already! However, you are a zone ahead so I am sure this is the reason. We are still cold with snow to come in zone 5.
ReplyDeleteEileen
Hi, sounds like you've got your weekend work cut out for you. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteHi, can your Honda Civic deliver across the Atlantic Ocean? Haha. Happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteGreat Idea to utilize the lunch break! Magnolia's... sound terrific!
ReplyDeleteJust watch the deer with the redtwigs John... :)
ReplyDeleteLOL!
ReplyDeleteI can't think of a better way to spend a lunch hour!
ReplyDeleteHa - I can imagine you in the Honda Civic! I wish I had a really tall car for transporting some plants and things for the garden. A flat bed truck would also be nice, and also a dumper truck for loads like manure and mulch... In fatc I need a fleet of different vehicles - in the meantime the family saloon will have to suffice!
ReplyDeleteHi ONG,
ReplyDeleteGlad to see you've got hold of some dogwood....they can't be beaten for winter colour. Look out for 'Midwinter Fire' as well, great contrast! I'm looking forward to seeing your garden evolve some more this year...get those gloves on...your public needs you!
Oh great stuff! That always happens to me too, especially at the grocery store when I'm supposed to be getting groceries... spend all my time in the garden section.. oh well - what a great way to spend your lunch breaks though!
ReplyDeleteGuess you are out there toiling merrily away planting those great plants!
ReplyDeleteHi, Oh that was you! I thought I recognized those red dogwood twigs. We have them growing wild along the driveway to they cabin. I cut them for wreaths, also for their winter color.
ReplyDeleteLucky you, who can already shop for plantings. I am SO envious., but you still made my day.
Have a great time planting, oh obsessive neurotic, you.
BlessYourHeart
There are some variegated red twig dogwoods in my yard. They look great pretty much year 'round. Don't be tempted by flame-twig dogwood, though, unless you like really invasive roots and lots of suckers.
ReplyDeleteYou certainly are off to a good start. Sounds like you're suffering from cabin fever! Spring IS coming...
ReplyDeleteIt's a pleasure to shop for plants or to just wander into a nursery to say a 'Hello' to the plants. Pls keep us posted about the progress of these plants.
ReplyDeleteYou sound just like me...the nursery is a favorite hang out of mine too!!
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