and what a lovely time was had. I wanted to purchase seed packets to pop into the Christmas cards for gardening friends. The usual spot I always found them had other things on display. A lady came over to see if she could help and when I told her what I was looking for, she showed Gregg a place on the other side of the center. He disappeared for a couple of minutes, and I pottered around while waiting for him to come back. That’s him on the left just before he follows the nice lady. I really can’t say enough about the staff here. In all the years we have been coming, all have been super friendly and helpful.
I asked Bear if he would like to come home with me, but as often happens, he said no. He was far too busy greeting people and offering them refreshments. The deer below gave me the same answer. Ah well, there were other things to occupy my line of sight.
The raccoon was as interested as I was as he poked his head through a hole in the wall.
Hmmm.....he said. I know....I said.
Trinkets...I said.
How I love trinkets, like a moth to the flame...but I have more control than the moth as I left the flame and went on to look at other things.
Still rabbiting on here…hmmm....shiny objects. What am I, a jackdaw? Not really but how I love browsing around shiny, glittery things.
I went through one of the double doors into the greenhouse and had a browse around there too.
You can see what drew my attention this time. I also like rusty animals…
and while getting in touch with my inner child even further, decided to look at fairy things.
Not buying anything but seed packets, just browsing today!
I wonder if Santa is visiting later?
So, with seed packets in hand thanks to my dear other half, it was time to leave. We had passed turtle on our way in.
We made our way to our drive-thru and ordered a coffee. They were offering their snowman cookies and one actually did make its way home with me. I ate it while drinking my coffee and writing Christmas Cards. I'm late sending them as always. Maybe next year I will be earlier! But then again, snowmen may fly!
Thanks for stopping by.
Have a great day!
What an enchanting place! And now I am sad that my tour has ended. They are not only a garden center, but a splendid gift shop as well! Is the bear holding real drinks for customers? I would have HAD to buy the little acorn house, the rusty hedgehog, and the tiny Christmas tree with the deer.
ReplyDeleteBeautifully put Ginny, and I had a hard time leaving without buying anything else. My priorities, however, are elsewhere for the time being :)
DeleteI haven't been to a garden center in years; I love them so much, and yours is so romantic to look at with all the animals, Christmas decorations, and flower pots. I'm so fascinated by how it looks at your place; I've never seen anything like it!
ReplyDeleteI don't know if I would have let my wallet touch it. You stayed strong, and I have to say, I am too this year.
You ate such a delicious snowman cookie; you had a wonderful day, and your dear husband even gave you the seeds!
Have a nice day, hugs Elke
Thank you for your sweet comment Elke. It is a lovely place and I am happy we can go to it whenever we need anything. I hope to go back before the Christmas season ends :) The snowman cookie is one of the best I have had. Yes, my dear husband is just that, an absolute dear :) You have a nice day also. Hugs, Denise xo
DeleteI like the idea of sending seed packets with your christmas cards! The store looks absolutely lovely and I applaud you for not buying anything else.
ReplyDeleteThank you Nicole, appreciate your kind words :)
DeleteCertainly is a lovely garden centre and they have beautiful, interesting items there for sale.
ReplyDeleteIt was a special treat to see everything, thank you Margaret :)
DeleteThis is an amazing garden center. What a fun place to visit. So many things that I would like to take home with me. That does look like a set up for Santa to sit and maybe get pictures taken with his little visitors.
ReplyDeleteI agree, I expect Santa will be making full use of that cozy scene :) I hope I get to go back before the 25th.
DeleteJust "seed packets” is always a brave intention in a place like this.
ReplyDeleteThis garden center sounds like a delightful test of willpower!
Thank you Veronica Lee, my willpower was definitely put to the test that day :)
DeleteI have no doubt that it’s a very enjoyable place to visit. And that’s why you keep going back!
ReplyDeleteSpot on David :)
DeleteYou showed great resolve amongst all of those interesting items in what looks like a most delightful place.
ReplyDeleteThank you AC, I appreciate that :)
DeleteResisting trinkets is difficult, so well done!
ReplyDeleteThank you Janice, my resistance is very strong right now, thankfully :)
DeleteThat is a beautiful spot to browse. I'd be so tempted to bring home more than seed packets.
ReplyDeleteThank you Marcia, is was difficult :)
DeleteLovely place.
ReplyDeleteThank you Anne :)
DeleteThis looks magical!
ReplyDeleteIt truly is an amazing place :)
DeleteI enjoyed strolling through the garden center with you and seeing all the trinkets and things. I'm itching to go to a proper all decked out for Christmas shop! It is a pleasure to have helpful workerbees in shops! Have a great day finishing up your Christmas cards. :)
ReplyDeleteSo glad Ellen and I know you will have a lot of pleasure browsing around your own Christmas shop. Thank you :)
DeleteA lovey visit and a yummy cookie!
ReplyDeleteVery much so, thank you Christine :)
DeleteI could browse all day and if no one caught me I'd gladly spend the night too
ReplyDeleteJust a lovely happy post
Hugs cecilia
Well, it's a pity we can't spend the night. It would be lit beautifully :) Thank you so much Cecilia, and sending hugs, Denise xo
DeleteHello, Denise
ReplyDeleteYour garden center looks like a fun place to explore. It seems like it would be hard to leave with only seed packets. Take care, have a wonderful day!
Hello Eileen, and yes it was very hard :) You take care and have a wonderful day also.
DeleteWonderful 🙂
ReplyDeleteMuch appreciated, thank you Ashok :)
DeleteWhat a fantastic garden center - we don't have anything like that here.
ReplyDeleteWe have a few garden centers within a short driving distance, but this is our favorite :) Thanks Chatty Crone :)
DeleteSo much great stuff. I really love the big bear. I would love to bring him home with me, too! :)
ReplyDeleteThat garden center is an awesome place.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely garden centre, great photographs.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
What a beautiful place. I'll take one each of the trinkets and rusty critters. LOL.
ReplyDeleteAs for Christmas cards? Hmmm, not doing that this year unfortunately, just not in the mood yet.
Lindo oso, bellas imagenes. Te mando un beso.
ReplyDeleteThey always have delightful things to see at the garden center. I've always liked those little trinket boxes. And that fireplace scene sure is cozy. That looks like a sugar cookie from Starbucks! Haven't had one this season yet. I must get one soon. They are so Yummy.
ReplyDeleteHave a merry and bright week, Denise.
~Sheri
Truly a lovely place to browse! Especially enticing that they have nice, friendly people working there. The seed packets are such a unique idea for a little gift. Have a great day! :)
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