tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post6937565552985680001..comments2024-03-17T20:56:22.962-04:00Comments on Hoe and Shovel: 300 Miles to the Garden CenterMeemshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-27262349264893928182008-04-18T23:09:00.000-04:002008-04-18T23:09:00.000-04:00annie: Yes, it is fun... now I just have to figure...annie: Yes, it is fun... now I just have to figure out how not to spend my own everytime I step inside a garden center. LOL<BR/><BR/>kerri: You are right about the connection the shared love of gardening creates. I have had a load of fun this week getting all my new purchases in the ground.<BR/><BR/>trudi: It was a happy day and now happy memories.Meemshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-25515923507964798872008-04-18T21:13:00.000-04:002008-04-18T21:13:00.000-04:00I can feel how happy you were from your words and ...I can feel how happy you were from your words and from your delightful photos.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-85550451261306938592008-04-16T21:35:00.000-04:002008-04-16T21:35:00.000-04:00What a perfectly wonderful outing! There's nothing...What a perfectly wonderful outing! There's nothing like a shared love of gardening to grow a relationship between a MIL and DIL :) Lucky you!<BR/>I know that overwhelmed feeling when arriving at a nursery full of gorgeous plants! It's my favorite way to spend money :)<BR/>Good luck with all your lovely new plants.<BR/>I can relate to squeezing plants into cars too. It's amazing what we can make Kerrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18362584475435433892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-77021918646523044552008-04-16T21:31:00.000-04:002008-04-16T21:31:00.000-04:00Helping other people spend money at nurseries is o...Helping other people spend money at nurseries is one of my favorite things to do, Meems - you really had fun! Too bad my DIL's are so far - either 1200 miles away or 2000 miles. But I can hope! <BR/><BR/>Annie at the Transplantable RoseAnnie in Austinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14662139490401110432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-68899577108900471812008-04-16T15:35:00.000-04:002008-04-16T15:35:00.000-04:00E: Ha! I was the one that asked you 10 times "what...E: Ha! I was the one that asked you 10 times "what was the name of that plant?" Don't worry I wrote it down now and won't forget it. I do the same thing with deciding where to place things... especially when there are a few options.I haven't placed my finds yet.. had to get some Lime to amend my acidic soil for the Hydrangea. I've read conflicting info on their habits so I'm still thinking it outMeemshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-31002276149685381202008-04-16T09:06:00.000-04:002008-04-16T09:06:00.000-04:00I had a WONDERFUL time with you this weekend! It's...I had a WONDERFUL time with you this weekend! It's so nice to have you trapped for hours on end so I'm able to ply you for all sorts of information and knowledge. I planted the foxglove and phlox, as well as the re-do of the hanging baskets, but am holding off on the hydrangea, weigela, and indian jasmine until this weekend. Everytime I think of them I have a different place in the garden I Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-82474113232152483522008-04-15T23:44:00.000-04:002008-04-15T23:44:00.000-04:00melanie: Thanks. I wish I were close by - well at ...melanie: Thanks. I wish I were close by - well at least within 300 miles - I'd go with you... can always manage another trip to a garden center.<BR/><BR/>Patient Gardener: Thank you... I"m glad you love my blog. We do have some quality nurseries near my home just not any so chic! Thanks for visiting and welcome to Hoe&Shovel.<BR/><BR/>Aaron: Thanks!<BR/><BR/>Robin: Soon you will have butterflies Meemshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-75644133829659432008-04-15T17:26:00.000-04:002008-04-15T17:26:00.000-04:00Oh my gosh you are such a lucky MIL to have a DIL ...Oh my gosh you are such a lucky MIL to have a DIL that shares your gardening passion. What fond memories you will have building your gardens together, sharing plants and gardening tips and above all SHOPPING together. Wow.<BR/><BR/>I could almost smell the wisteria. Aaaaahhhhhhhh it won't be long now.Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-59201875112571611042008-04-15T17:11:00.000-04:002008-04-15T17:11:00.000-04:00That sounds like a wonderful outing with your DIL....That sounds like a wonderful outing with your DIL...and how nice that you share a love of gardening!Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15539232387597508849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-80494968264378044042008-04-15T12:12:00.000-04:002008-04-15T12:12:00.000-04:00The butterfly pictures made my heart flutter. I ca...The butterfly pictures made my heart flutter. I can't wait to see them on my lantana.<BR/><BR/>Those are beautiful nurseries. It makes me want to get in the car and go nursery hopping. It's still too early yet. Beside I have a pile of dirt to haul to the back yard. My lunch is over, I best get busy.Robin's Nesting Placehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05894844125547373328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-57703689122172697372008-04-15T12:08:00.000-04:002008-04-15T12:08:00.000-04:00Once again Meems you have stunned me with your bea...Once again Meems you have stunned me with your beautiful pictures!!Lets Planthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00335805787831512992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-85794727425191294792008-04-15T11:52:00.000-04:002008-04-15T11:52:00.000-04:00I love your blog and the quality of your photos is...I love your blog and the quality of your photos is amazing. Its funny but having the luxury of lots of gardening centres around me here in the Uk, the thought of driving 300 miles to one is unbelievable. I dont think we realise how spoilt we areAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-51118672960165326052008-04-15T10:48:00.000-04:002008-04-15T10:48:00.000-04:00Oh Meems, the photos in this post were just specta...Oh Meems, the photos in this post were just spectacular. Then you left us at the end with that thrilling shot of your loaded SUV. AACCCKKK I need a shopping spree!Melanie Chopayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05985844123815086844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-57913343426992353122008-04-15T07:24:00.000-04:002008-04-15T07:24:00.000-04:00sophie: I'm glad you mentioned the invasive habit ...sophie: I'm glad you mentioned the invasive habit of the Chinese Wisteria- I forgot about that but it mentions that fact in the link I gave to ldybug and then references the other variety that is more recommended which I can't remember right now.<BR/><BR/>I LOVE Floridata and actually just got some Hurrican Bulbs (yesterday in the mail) from Steve (from the ask Steve section) who lives in Quincy,Meemshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-78358429710646208052008-04-15T01:34:00.000-04:002008-04-15T01:34:00.000-04:00I'm so glad y'all didn't get rained out! I was jus...I'm so glad y'all didn't get rained out! I was just telling DS the other day, I can't believe we've never been to Tally Nurseries. Now I'll have to plan a run up there for sure. And I'm way overdue for a Just Fruits visit. That wisteria is breathtaking! It's one of my top ten favourites, even though the Chinese variety is frowned upon as a nasty invasive.<BR/>( <I>http://www.hiltonpond.org/SophieMaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09396958301555933308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-34315581897383646922008-04-14T23:39:00.000-04:002008-04-14T23:39:00.000-04:00leslie, I am still today reviewing in my mind the ...leslie, I am still today reviewing in my mind the greatness of those nurseries.Every area was well marked and every grouping of plants well tagged with descriptions and habits. It was great fun and very relaxing.<BR/><BR/>nancy: "wonderful outing" is a good description... I can only hope I prove to win with the plants I chose. :-)<BR/><BR/>Dee: It is thrilling to share my love for gardening with Meemshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-8771342985644199282008-04-14T22:28:00.000-04:002008-04-14T22:28:00.000-04:00Ummm-let's see. Maybe not enough room for the plan...Ummm-let's see. Maybe not enough room for the plants-what's to go? I've threatened leaving my son but then, luckily, we fit them all in the car. Yup, gotta take a big enough vehicle to get all those beautiful purchases home. Good luck with the oakleafs.tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415302577518111227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-90003126111878729472008-04-14T21:58:00.000-04:002008-04-14T21:58:00.000-04:00What a grand and glorious day! I get in that situ...What a grand and glorious day! I get in that situation and I can't stop taking photos. I want a limelight hydrangea. I'm so happy for you. Looks like ya'll loaded up.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-73392735489989971582008-04-14T20:51:00.000-04:002008-04-14T20:51:00.000-04:00great treat! I too would love to grow wisteria. My...great treat! I too would love to grow wisteria. My other two are tulips and lily of the valley. Take care!Danielles Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14112638800254846330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-59707077962900659692008-04-14T19:34:00.000-04:002008-04-14T19:34:00.000-04:00Meems, how nice you and your daughter-in-law have ...Meems, how nice you and your daughter-in-law have a love of gardening in common. <BR/><BR/>Those garden centers look wonderful. We don't have anything like them around here. It's probably for the best! I could go nuts in a place like that, then I'd have to figure out how to get it all home, since my vehicle is small. That's probably for the best too!garden girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13284047851881823280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-35261759256640302992008-04-14T19:29:00.000-04:002008-04-14T19:29:00.000-04:00A whole day of shopping at plant nurseries sounds ...A whole day of shopping at plant nurseries sounds like heaven! We've got about another month until they start to set up the greenhouses here...it's coming fast! I'd better get digging - I've got some new beds to make.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08691765466320690473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-66492265935901310632008-04-14T17:23:00.000-04:002008-04-14T17:23:00.000-04:00Sounds like a fun excursion! I drive all over and...Sounds like a fun excursion! I drive all over and check out all of the area nurseries. I even stop at any garden center I see when I'm on a trip. Even if I don't have the room or the money to buy anything. It's hard, but I love the variety!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09582157624382487302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-66804754884815061122008-04-14T15:20:00.000-04:002008-04-14T15:20:00.000-04:00Thanks for taking us along on your trip. Aren't y...Thanks for taking us along on your trip. Aren't you lucky to have another gardener in the family?~~DeeThe Divahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13640870056010190961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-67055643229750081952008-04-14T09:59:00.000-04:002008-04-14T09:59:00.000-04:00I guess it's a good thing I'm on the other coast.....I guess it's a good thing I'm on the other coast...those nurseries looks wonderful! I felt that little 'oh boy' feeling I get when I pull into the parking lot of a beautiful nursery. What fun to have a fellow gardener in the family!growingagardenindavishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15959600840504166899noreply@blogger.com