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Saturday, 14 May 2022

Early May in the garden and buying some plants

I have one clump of English bluebells which have grown at the base of a potted box bush.  
One of my camellias is in flower and looks beautiful.
I visited a local garden centre last weekend and just had a couple of things on my list - a salvia and some compost.  Well, you know what it is like - I came back with an osteospermum, a dianthus, lemon thyme...  
...a nemesia...
...three ferns, a salvia, some compost, some grit and some slow release fertiliser!  It was lovely to have a trip out and indulge in some garden retail therapy (even if I spent more than I planned!)

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12 comments:

  1. Elephant's Child14 May 2022 at 10:01

    Garden centres are like that. I don't think I have ever walked away without spending more/buying more than I intended.
    Love your selection - and hope they thrive.

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    1. Ellie Foster14 May 2022 at 15:25

      Thanks, EC. It was so nice to be able to get out and visit a garden centre again. I could have spent a lot more, so was reasonably sensible! I hope they thrive too.
      Have a good week
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  2. The Feminine Energy14 May 2022 at 12:26

    Oh how beautiful, Ellie. I think it's written down in a law book somewhere that there is no limit on how much you spend at a garden center and that it's illegal to keep a tally. :-D Enjoy puttering in the dirt, my friend. ~Andrea xoxo

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    1. Ellie Foster14 May 2022 at 15:27

      Thanks, Andrea. During lockdown, I really appreciated my little garden, so I'm not going to worry too much about buying more plants! Puttering in the dirt is one of my favourite things to do!
      Have a good week
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  3. Sandy14 May 2022 at 23:05

    You have beautiful flowers, apparently quite the green thumb. Can you come play in the dirt with me, my yard needs some TLC from someone that knows what they're doing, and clearly you do!
    Sandy's Space

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    1. Ellie Foster15 May 2022 at 09:34

      Thanks, Sandy. If you saw my garden, the overall picture isn't quite so pretty as the individual plants! However, it brings me joy and that's what matters. If I lived closer, I would certainly come and help. As for knowing what I'm doing, well, I am still learning...
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  4. sustainablemum17 May 2022 at 22:38

    I do love it when you share you wonderful flowers! Thank you for this feast to the eyes.

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    1. Ellie Foster19 May 2022 at 08:26

      Thanks, sustainablemum. This is my favourite time of year and there are still the roses to come, so I think there will be many more photos...
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  5. Crafty in the Med19 May 2022 at 09:00

    Gorgeous blooms. Your garden is bursting with beauty! I really enjoy Garden centres too but much more the UK ones. I like it when they have a cafe attached and you can sit down for a light lunch and chat about the gardens and purchases made. Enjoy! Amanda x

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    1. Ellie Foster19 May 2022 at 22:48

      Thanks, Amanda. I am lucky to have got so many beautiful plants. I enjoy going to garden centres/nurseries too - even if I usually spend more than I would like!
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  6. Lulu20 May 2022 at 09:54

    Well I think it is rude not to grab more that one plant Ellie ;) Great choice of plants. I especially love the ferns x

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    1. Ellie Foster20 May 2022 at 16:51

      Thanks, Lulu. I love ferns too and have a nice shady area on the patio where I hope they will be happy, once I have potted them on.
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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