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soaphouse's posts about: winter
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!
Dec 16, 2007 | 3:02 PM PST
Tags: coral bark maple , double knockout , rose , winter , cold , mulch , pine straw , discount
Well, last week the temps were in the 80's and now the high today was in the 40's with a windchill below freezing! Not that cold for a lot of you up north, but its cold for us here in Atlanta! But, I must say...its about time. I stopped by a local nursery yesterday that has just declared bankruptcy (due to the drought) and they have almost everything on sale. I got a fabulous Coral Bark Maple that I have been wanting for some time to use as a focal point for the new bed in the back yard. I finally got to get it b/c it was 50% off. My sweet (and somewhat disgruntled) hubby helped me get it in the ground today:
BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!
Can't wait to see it come spring...
I also got another double knock out rose to add to the front. They were 50% off too! I wanted to get more, but only had room for one in the car since we also had the baby with us :)
This will add some nice color by the abelias
My wonderful and still somewhat disgruntled hubby :) is at Home Depot, as I type, getting bales of pinestraw to do the winter mulching. YEAH!!!!
Nov 30, 2007 | 2:01 PM PST
Tags: blue sky , winter , christmas , tree , lights , holiday , santa
Well, I must admit there is not much going on in the garden lately...at least I am not doing much. I have really been focusing on the inside of my house lately...decorating and painting and such. It is nice to get some of these projects done! We did just get our Christmas decorating done and I must say I am quite please. Its the most we have done since we have lived here at it was really fun.
Our Christmas Tree:
The front of the house:
My little girl putting the santa hat on our chihuahua statue:)
Even thought it is winter now, we still have some fall color hanging around...
And although we are still in a Level 4 drought, I am really enjoying the crisp blue skies!
Happy Holidays!!!!!!!!!!!!
