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Thursday, July 10, 2008

My Not-So-Green Thumb.

Somehow I did not inherit my mother's green thumb. She had a way of planting things and making things look just so and I have a hard enough time keeping a hanging basket alive.

I'm finally at the point where I'm really proud of the plantings I've done outside our house. They've been a total work in progress, adding here and there. I've picked out a few things at nearby nurseries and friends and family have passed on plants that have needed a new home to grow at.

This year I'm proud to say that all my plants are looking great. (Even with the little rain we've had in the last few weeks. I enjoy watering and watching the plants grow and change.) And even my hanging baskets are still alive. Next year maybe we'll be able to tackle a little vegetable garden in the backyard.

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Kim said...: Wonderful! I too didn't inherit the green thumb from my mom, but am pretty pleased with my plants this year too.

A vegetable garden would be so good to do, if just for the time you can spend with the kids planning, planting, weeding and eating! I have fond memories of planting carrots with my mom, and being so excited when I got to pull them out and see how big they were.

I'd love to get a vegetable garden going next year too. Our yard is huge, I just don't know where to put it or how to start.; July 10, 2008 at 8:15 AM
Anonymous said...: You "DO" have a green thumb, Those flowers look great!

I guess they did need to be thinned out. The ones I kept are just starting to bud out. I also have sedum that I will be dividing, looking for new digs(get it?)

Take time to enjoy your yard as each year it will change. Enjoy the rewards of all your hardwork.

Looks good,
Linda; July 10, 2008 at 8:23 AM
Anonymous said...: Well looks like you have a Green Thumb to me. Flowers look wonderful. I have found with my hanging baskets that they need water everyday, if a day is missed they start to dry up.
I to would love to have a veggie garden just don't have the space, but I do plant Cherry tomatos in planter's on my deck every year,they grow great. And are very yummy.

Love You All
Auntie Laurie; July 10, 2008 at 9:54 AM
Melissa said...: Looks beautiful! How funny, I had just gotten done reading this post when I stopped in at your blog. :)

http://lejournal.sadieolive.com/lejournal/2008/07/my-wild-garden.html

Happy gardening!; July 10, 2008 at 10:09 AM
Anonymous said...: Great job on the plants. A green thumb comes with learning. Each year you will improve. I find its all about knowing what plants to get and where they will grow around the house. I have a vegtable garden. Its great when you finally get to eat. This year we put pumpkins in about 10 plants, so far they look great. I hope they stay that way. House looks great S hope to see it soon. Love aunt Janet; July 10, 2008 at 11:18 AM
Unknown said...: What are you talking about? I think you DO have your Mom's green thumb! The plants look beautiful! Your Mom would be proud of you!; July 10, 2008 at 2:20 PM
Lindahl News 2 said...: You GROW, girl!!!!; July 11, 2008 at 8:03 AM

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