tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post1351030580256911211..comments2023-11-03T08:59:11.561-04:00Comments on May Dreams Gardens: Impulse BuyingCarol Michelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07796344366326535406noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-11141484511762011012007-08-06T21:58:00.000-04:002007-08-06T21:58:00.000-04:00All... thanks for the comments. I think I've confi...All... thanks for the comments. I think I've confirmed not only that all of us buy plants on impulse, but that many of us try to hide those purchases. For shame! Buy impulsively, and buy proudly!<BR/><BR/>Carol at May Dreams GardensCarol Michelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07796344366326535406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-57778636346052528912007-08-06T13:28:00.000-04:002007-08-06T13:28:00.000-04:00Nice looking plant...I think you scored on that on...Nice looking plant...I think you scored on that one. How wonderful to have some rain....we are in the middle of fire season here and the air is filled with smoke from forest fires. Rain would be a huge blessing!Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15539232387597508849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-56893015059380711622007-08-06T11:31:00.000-04:002007-08-06T11:31:00.000-04:00Bummer, the rain missed us. I sure hope we get so...Bummer, the rain missed us. I sure hope we get some this week, or I will have to start watering again.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-87905301362161114462007-08-05T18:47:00.000-04:002007-08-05T18:47:00.000-04:00Far too often. Sometimes, I read up about it after...Far too often. Sometimes, I read up about it afterwards and think hey great! Other times like the fateful day I purchased that varigated mint like plant with the purple, yellow and green leaves. Its name is escaping me but anyhow, I did not plant it in my garden. Instead I left it potted and stuck it in my pond where it is pretty but significantly away from any garden plants. I think its common Ottawa Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14486499450332482461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-4684188020485399952007-08-05T14:34:00.000-04:002007-08-05T14:34:00.000-04:00That very same plant...well, not the very same pla...That very same plant...well, not the <I>very</I> same plant...was an impulse buy for me last summer in Asheville...we visited the really nice farmer's market there and I ended up draggin a mini-van full of plants home with us :)<BR/><BR/>I thought I lost it when it went to the ground last winter..but the plant is up & full & bushy...but no blooms yet...maybe here soon :)sheila from life @ #17https://www.blogger.com/profile/14307471105709629639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-64514620339802184672007-08-05T14:22:00.000-04:002007-08-05T14:22:00.000-04:00All of my purchases have been well thought out, pa...All of my purchases have been well thought out, part of the plan and within budget. That's my story & I'm sticking with it. :)<BR/><BR/>A blue mist shrub has been on my wish list for awhile now but the only place I've seen them is ebay so far so I'd say you got a lucky find indeed! <BR/><BR/>I hope you sent the rain clouds on this way, because I could sure use some.Charley "Apple" Grabowskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07193646109965731249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-83660839686468424732007-08-05T13:34:00.000-04:002007-08-05T13:34:00.000-04:00Oh, I never buy anything on impulse, especially no...Oh, I never buy anything on impulse, especially not plants. Ha ha ha ha ha! Maniacal laughter. <BR/><BR/>Lucky you, to get some rain. We got about 2/3 of an inch Friday night and it was a true blessing. We are back to hot and dry, and so I'll need to water out in the veggies. <BR/><BR/>I had fun today taking pictures of butterflies over at one of my friend's garden.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-79472855810392063322007-08-05T12:58:00.000-04:002007-08-05T12:58:00.000-04:00I have never bought a plant on an impulse--this we...I have never bought a plant on an impulse--this week, at least. (giggle giggle.) Last year I bought a caryopteris on a whim--and it's doing fine. This year I'm cold testing two Colorchoice selections: Petit Bleu (a compact one) and Sunshine Blue (with gold foliage). We'll see how they do. <BR/>As for corn for breaky--don't think I could go that, either sweet or popped, but a little later in the Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12107236871193698777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-52641701363694762532007-08-05T10:48:00.000-04:002007-08-05T10:48:00.000-04:00Impulse buy? Not me. Huh-uh. Never.*breaks out ...Impulse buy? Not me. Huh-uh. Never.<BR/><BR/>*breaks out in a fit of uncontrollable laughter*<BR/><BR/>Good job on the caryopteris! I've got a plain green one, and it's got bunches of flower buds on it right now. I can't wait to see it bloom, because I just planted it last fall and I've never seen its blooms yet.Kylee Baumlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04288354709094515651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-45891990916140257812007-08-05T09:36:00.000-04:002007-08-05T09:36:00.000-04:00I have bought so many plants that caught my eye in...I have bought so many plants that caught my eye in the plant stores but when I get them home I procrastinate in planting them and because we have had a wickedly <BR/>HOT DRY summer most have perished before I got around to <BR/>planting! <BR/>Too bad because I had a few unique plants...I still have several that sit in a shaded spot waiting to be planted..perhaps you have inspired me or reminded Naturegirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00177418253271097079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-36666239315949861782007-08-05T08:33:00.000-04:002007-08-05T08:33:00.000-04:00Carolyn Gail... Thanks for the comment. I do love...Carolyn Gail... Thanks for the comment. I do love the variegated foliage on this one. The ones I had before did have a habit of self-sowing a bit, maybe this one will, too, and be true to type? <BR/><BR/>Curtis... We ALL impulse buy, so don't be ashamed. And sweet corn microwaved for 4 minutes. Ugh, it probably came out pretty gummy.<BR/><BR/>Annie in Austin... it is only supposed to have thatCarol Michelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07796344366326535406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-35253746868516410132007-08-05T07:28:00.000-04:002007-08-05T07:28:00.000-04:00Carol, did you read Annie's comment? Maybe when yo...Carol, did you read Annie's comment? Maybe when you smell it you can blame it on Jake. By the way, I wonder if Jake will think there is another cat in your yard? It rained here too, but it just poured for a while, so maybe we got a little more than you didAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-86152348119029349562007-08-05T01:00:00.000-04:002007-08-05T01:00:00.000-04:00Carol, I want one! Variegated, and it gets blue cu...Carol, I want one! Variegated, and it gets blue curls on it? You are so lucky! Yes, I impulse buy on plants. One of my favorites was also in front of the grocery store and it was Northern Sea Oats. I didn't know what it was then but it turned out to be a great plant that I thoroughly enjoy. <BR/><BR/>What do you know, we had almost the same thing for breakfast. Except mine was popcorn, not LostRoseshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06586462466899344347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-40638416679216420302007-08-05T00:33:00.000-04:002007-08-05T00:33:00.000-04:00The corn sounds great and the variegated caryopter...The corn sounds great and the variegated caryopteris looks wonderful. Its scent of cat urine may turn out to be a positive asset, Carol - the rabbits may decide that if there's cat pee around, there must be a cat, and leave! <BR/><BR/>Annie at the Transplantable RoseAnnie in Austinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14662139490401110432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-65725987476451797022007-08-04T23:11:00.000-04:002007-08-04T23:11:00.000-04:00Yes I have impulse bought several times. I'm not p...Yes I have impulse bought several times. I'm not proud of it. Sometimes the plants didn't work out. <BR/><BR/>Speaking of microwaving an ear of corn. When my parents first got their first and only microwave(still in use). I zapped a ear of corn in it on 4 minutes. It was new and i didn't know how to stop it. Opps!Whyitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12243528765489096681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-83728336428370209402007-08-04T22:33:00.000-04:002007-08-04T22:33:00.000-04:00All in all a great day, Carol! I love Caryopteris...All in all a great day, Carol! I love Caryopteris, or Blue Mist Shrub as we call it at the garden center, because it's blooming in August when little else is. The variegation of the one you got is an even more added attraction.<BR/><BR/>And the buttered sweet corn ?! Well, that was just the finale to a wonderful day.Sweet Home and Garden Carolinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08026451200405491815noreply@blogger.com