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Chores and Snow!
Jan 17, 2008 | 6:13 AM PST
Tags: camellia , kanjiro , angel white , lilac , snow , winter , seeds , metal arbor , privet
Jan 17, 2008 | 6:13 AM PST
Tags: camellia , kanjiro , angel white , lilac , snow , winter , seeds , metal arbor , privet
- After work yesterday, I went by the local nursery...which I figured I was crazy because the news was talking about snow and sleet and ice coming later that afternoon and into evening. But, I thought I might find some good deals at the nursery and I have LOTS on my list of plants I want to add to the garden. So, all bundled up...my girl and I went plant shopping. Of course I didn't end up buying anything on sale, but I did get a BEAUTIFUL camellia sasanqua 'kanjiro'. I spent a little more and bought a 4 gallon size so that I can appreciate it more readily and not have to worry about the dogs trampling it. I placed it strategically so that it will be a great focal point for me as I do dishes :)
- I also got a Lilac 'Angel White' variety. Its fairly small and doesn't look like much now, but I selected it over their other varieties b/c the tag said it was a fast grower reaching 10 feet by 10 feet and does well in warmer wintered climates. I planted it in the back of the azalea bed for some more interest. It will be fun to see how it does!
I then finished spreading the mulch pile and got more privet from the creek clean up to the curb. I just was finishing up my chores when it started SNOWING!!!!!!!!! That very rarely happens here in Hotlanta. So fun! I ran inside to grab blankets to cover everything that had new buds on it from the warm weather last week and made sure to cover my newly planted items. Once I got that done....I got some great picts of the garden in the snow and then my little girl had so much fun playing in her first snow!
- A couple of days ago I ordered a metal arbor on line that was on sale for a great price and free shipping. I also ordered a great selection of seeds from Burpee. Can't wait for their arrival.
- The snow is already melting this morning. It is supposed to get in the 40's today. I may do a bit more creek clean up this afternoon. I am LOVING checking off so many things on my gardening to do list!
