I couldn't make up my mind,.....then....I brought this home....done!
nicole___
5 years ago
Thirty four years ago I was given a falling apart antique dining room set. After refurbishing it, I kept saying some day I'd go buy one I really liked......but I never fell in love with a set....or couldn't decide on what style.....what color wood. Antique? Fancy? Plain? Modern? My set needed more screws to hold it together, it needed a fresh coat of stain, new upholstery.....
I used my birthday as an excuse and just did it. My new set. It's called The Liberty Amelia.
I L O V E I T!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
PS....I donated my old set.
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Comments (14)I've got my basil and wave petunias under a flourscent light in a spare room. Had them outside for a day, but decided it was getting too cold for them. We turned down the heat in that room. I'll pop them back outside in a day or so. Most of our garden is covered under boxes and whatever we could find. The WS containers that are still busily sprouting, and are tucked under a single sheet of plastic. I was thrilled to see new babies out there today! I still have a lot of cold hardy plants exposed--but hoping they'll be even healthier from a cold night: strawberries, peas, potatoes, lettuce, chard, leeks, green onion, and some greens are uncovered! So far, (knock on wood) looks like we will be eating well this year and have some flower bouquets as well. God willing and the creek don't rise. Keep warm, you all! Tansy...See MoreI couldn't help myself!
Comments (19)Erin: (posting here, rather than PM, cuz it seems the PMs don't always make it to you) OK! I've got your plants de-soiled, wrapped and packaged, and I've got pick-up scheduled for Monday. They should get to you hopefully by the end of next week. :) Yay! They're all bare-root (with the exception of the cuttings, which don't have any roots), so be sure to get them potted soon after they arrive. And, lastly, they're the non-Aloes that I had originally been keeping in the same box as the Aloe that ended up with aloe cancer; they should all be fine, but I'm just reminding you, in case you feel like maybe you want to keep them separate from the rest of your plants for a bit. Oh, and I look forward to pics once they've had a chance to settle in at their new home! :) OMG, it's 81-degrees out right now, and it's still only February! My plants that normally get direct sun are starting to show signs of a little baking! I'm gonna have to start moving things around so no one gets too toasty as the season progresses. *CG*...See MoreI couldn't resist!
Comments (27)denial, To clarify the gardens began here in 2002. They are created and maintained by myself and 14 yr. old son, Nick. They are my release and a place to evaluate the garden worthiness of a plant. You don't need expensive plants to create and have a garden; what you put in is what you get out. Trading is an excellent source of inexpensive plants. It seems now that is in jeopardy. My point about all this is: The suppliers of these inexpensive "box" plants are knowingly flooding the market with bad plants. They get by with it because the plants continue to be purchased. Perhaps you can relate to this: how do you feel about all this bailout money we as taxpayers are forking over because of misrepresented equities and assets. Hosta started to gain popularity in the early nineties. Since then we have 7 known viruses, nematodes, etc. Many of us were blindsided by this and it seems to be a shame on something that used to be so durable, such as "growing in the driveway" Plants continue to be infiltrated in the millions even though they know the problems and cover it up. There are many good sources of inexpensive plants. You are welcome to visit and evaluate the gardens at that time....See MoreI couldn't help it...
Comments (12)Paul, I first saw a mature Olive Branch at Jim Hartmann's garden in Plymouth. It was so subtly beautiful, that I decided I needed it. He also had a great Korean Snow that I coveted. I've never heard of Venero Gardens. Where is it? Sidney, I'll be sure to post photos when they come. Thanks for asking. And I love your point about exercise. My yard is built into a slope, and everywhere I go, I have to go up or down steps. It really is exercise. Everyone else, thanks for comforting me. I just keep thinking, there are certainly worse things to be addicted to. And knowing that you are all sharing my addiction makes it easier. I just wish I were addicted to studying my Italian. I'd really be learning fast. Lois...See Morenicole___
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