Fall not only ushers in cooler weather,
it's also a time for fall plant sales—also known as "Christmas in
October" for gardeners.
Honestly, I hate shopping...unless I'm
shopping for plants. There's something about the promise of a new
plant: the excitement of selecting a rare cultivar, designing a new
bed, or introducing an unique variety into the garden. A plant holds
so much potential...and plant sales provide a boost of adrenaline
after a dreary winter or, in my case, a sweltering, plant-scorching
summer.
Besides the bliss of browsing beautiful
plants, I always find the nicest fellow gardeners to chat with at
plant sales. Whether they are volunteers offering to deliver plants
that I can't fit in my Prius or fellow shoppers comparing experiences
with various flowers and shrubs, a visit to a plant sale is always a
social pleasure.
Plus, how can I not support one of my
favorite gardens?
The purchases all fit perfectly into
the Prius, with room to spare.
Oreo guards them until I can relocate
them into their new homes.
I think I have some holes to dig...
Have you visited any plant sales this
fall? And if you have, what is your favorite purchase?
Happy shopping...and planting!
XO ~
Julie
