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New Additions

Yesterday, I treated myself to a Knockout Rose Rosa Radcon (a larger one than I bought last year), 2 different pink Dianthus, "Lemon Zest" yellow Petunia's and 3 "Beaf Steak" Tomato plants. (I usuallly prefer "Early Girl," but all of them had mold around their roots).

Today I'm finishing up planting seeds and I'll get these into their spots too. Tomorrow's supposed to go up into the high 80s or low 90s and in temps like that I'd rather be sitting in the shade enjoying the flowers instead of digging around in the sun planting them!

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Meg said…
This is such a beautiful picture, I love it
Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at 10:19:00 AM EDT
Unknown said…
Jo, it's all so beautiful. I love the look of everything spilling over. A garden can never be too crowded, in my humble opinion. Here I go to see how much of my end of the month surplus I can spend at the garden center. not *too* much because we are just renting and this isn't my place but annuals for the year will do nicely.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at 10:34:00 AM EDT
Bloomin'Chick Jo said…
Thank you both! I'm thinking of taking a walk tomorrow to the tiny nursery up the road to see what they have! (I'm still under budget for this year - yay!)
Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at 10:42:00 AM EDT
Lizzi said…
Your flowers are so lush. I can't wait to see what your garden ends up looking like...gorgeous of course!
Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at 11:02:00 AM EDT
Bloomin'Chick Jo said…
Thanks Lizzi! It's so exciting for me every year too!
Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at 11:26:00 AM EDT
Joanne said…
They all look so lovely set off well with the blue seat.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at 1:31:00 PM EDT
Heather M. said…
I love Knockout roses. I planted some 3 years ago and they are huge now. So easy to take care of too
Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at 4:57:00 PM EDT
Bloomin'Chick Jo said…
Heather, I love them too! By far the easiest roses to take care of I've come across. I'm hoping a trip to a local nursery will have me leaving with a Rainbow Knockout and or a yellow/peach Knockout! (And a new Butterfly Bush since my one out back has died).
Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at 5:05:00 PM EDT
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