mrazikmommy's Blog

So it rained up here in the mitten. i'm actually glad for it though. it wasn't a big rain really, more like sprinkles. or misty. really refreshing, and great because this is the first rain of the season, and you KNOW it's spring when it rains in michigan. On a GREAT plus side of today i got my camera fixed! it might be temporary but i'm hoping to get some pics of my garden plots and my yard up before it quits working again. i'm 1/2 tempted to just go out and buy one of those cheap-o ones that go on a key chain!! LOL..  i got out in the yard the last couple of days and a thought occurred to me.. ok so my shady garden area isn't very shady right now. is that a problem? when the leaves on the trees come in, yea then it's a shady area, because the trees block the sun, but until then it's actually pretty sunny.  and btw when the leaves and green stuff do come in i have to take a picture of this super weird plant in my back yard. it grows on this tree, i've pretty much confirmed that it doesn't actually grow from the tree but must be a type of vine on the tree. when i first saw it i thought immediately of jack and the bean stalk. because that's exactly what it looks like. i mean if you saw huge heart shape leaves and what looks like super sized string beans what would you think, especially when you're looking UP at a tree?? weird. i'm starting research on where i should buy plants now. i think i've narrowed down my plants, well i'm still looking at the same list, but i made myself stop there for now until i can create a budget for my garden. i can't buy any plants if i don't have the $$ and i also thought it would be a good idea to figure out where i was buying them because i could get completely sold on a plant only to find that i can't locate it. That being said. i was wondering has anyone ever been to a Horrocks? i'm not sure how main stream they are, i only know there's one in lansing, and it's the closest thing to a nursery i've seen around so far. i'm gonna google it in a min. i just wanted to see if anyone had some opinions on the place? or if you live in the western michigan region and know some good nurseries in ionia county or lansing area, i'd gladly take that advice as well!! THANK YOU!! 

btw i have to say i'm LOVING this site!! everyone's sooo helpful, i'm truly grateful! thanks a mil everyone!!!