I started outside first. I was looking around for plants to purchase, not just plant pots. I headed this way after looking at all the ones I shared in my other post.
I found a bee that caught my attention.
A closer look. My attention span and I are easily distracted, especially when it is hot and muggy and there are bees around.
All the plants on display were delightful, but I thought this was a particularly beautiful plant below. It is a Panicle Hydrangea.
The bench called my name. I sat there for a few moments...
and it wasn't long before I went inside. Gregg had already gone off to purchase the two red geraniums I had picked out.
The 4th of July items were still on sale through to the end of July.
I didn't see anything to buy, but it is always fun to browse.
I thought a bit about this puzzle. I still have a couple of unopened ones at home. It stayed on the shelf.
I skimmed through lots of items, not really with the intention of buying anything. By this time I was ready to leave, and Gregg had texted me to say the geraniums were in the car. On the other side of the aisle is my favorite gift shop area. I didn't go on this visit but I'll start there next time. I enjoyed what I did, though had reached my limit and was glad to get into the car.
Thanks for spending time with me, and I hope you are having a great day whatever you are doing.
Buying flowers is a special pleasure, something priceless... I'm in love with flowers, I used to have a whole shelf of Orchids, now I have 2 Zamias and succulents plus Bear's Paws... Your Hydrangeas are gorgeous and so delicate!
ReplyDeleteI agree and I love flowers too. Your orchids must have been a stunning sight, but the ones you have now are probably the same :) I love those hydrangeas, such a delicate color. Thank you Modrina :)
DeleteThat really is a huge garden center, it’s lovely looking at your photos—especially that bee and the panicle hydrangeas. And the decorations—they make me smile, I’d find it hard to resist such a selection myself! I’m curious to see what you pick out for your favorite corner next time!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful Sunday! Hugs, Elke
Hello dear Elke :) I am glad you like my photos of this place and all its treasures. Yes, it's hard to resist for sure. I will be going back in the not too distant future. I want to get advice from the gardeners as to what I should plant in a particular pot. I will definitely share those with you when they are filled. I hope you had a wonderful Sunday. I am behind as always answering (it is Monday now) but I had a lovely day thank you. I hope you did too. Enjoy your week ahead. Hugs, Denise
DeleteLovely there and they have nice plants and 'things' Denise.
ReplyDeleteThank you Margaret, I enjoyed looking at them :)
DeleteI love strolling through the garden center. It is a world of possibilities.
ReplyDeleteIt is indeed, glad you enjoy this too :)
DeleteI think that as a general rule we are resisting buying new stuff and have modestly started to divest ourselves of some of what we already have. Based on what I see of the bee it looks like a carpenter bee of some kind, but that’s a bit of a guess I do confess.
ReplyDeleteWe are the same but when it comes to flowers and plant pots, we still have a few spaces to fill :) Thank you for the ID of the bee, even a guess is very welcome :)
DeleteIn Canada we typically only purchase plants in spring. They last for the summer, and then fall and winter come. I am surprised to see your greenhouses so full.
ReplyDeleteI always visit in the fall, AC! Things are on sale. I can replace stuff. It is great.
DeleteThank you John, I must confess I am a little late this year but am hoping to get more perennials. The green house always seems to be that way every time I go there, and this is over many years, always the same :)
DeleteYou make an excellent point Jenn :)
DeleteThat’s a really nice looking garden center. So much to look at
ReplyDeleteGlad you liked it Ann and I can never see everything in one sitting, it's a big place :)
DeleteGarden centres are such lovely places to visit, full of tempting things to resist.
ReplyDeleteThey are indeed, way too many tempting things :)
DeleteDenise, I enjoyed that! My favourite type of store...
ReplyDeleteWonderful Jen, so glad you enjoyed it. My favorite too :)
DeleteIt's hard to resist lawn art/ornaments. You did well not buying any, but I did enjoy looking around. There's almost nothing better than a garden center. Off to check out the other post I missed. And happy rest of your weekend Denise.
ReplyDeleteIt is indeed but I wasn't feeling that great with the heat so that helped :) I enjoyed what I did do but could probably have stayed there for another hour. Thanks Erika and you have a happy rest of the week too.
DeleteHappy Sunday.
ReplyDeleteHappy Sunday to you too Anne :) thank you!
DeleteAs there are no flowers blooming during our winter, a greenhouse/garden centre is my place to go to get a flower fix. The one you are showing is lovely.
ReplyDeleteThat would be lovely in the wintertime. Glad you enjoyed these. Thank you :)
DeleteLove views of the garden center. The plants and flowers all look beautiful.
ReplyDeleteTake care, enjoy your day and the new week ahead.
Hi Eileen, I did have a lovely time there.Thank you and I wish you the same :)
DeleteThis looks like a pleasant way to spend the day. Doesn't get much better than beautiful flowers wherever you look.
ReplyDeleteIt was, thoroughly enjoyed and I totally agree with what you said Sandra :)
DeleteDenise wishing I could browse with you at that lovely garden center.
ReplyDeleteHugs cecilia
I wish you could too Cecilia :) I think we would have a delightful time :) Hugs, Denise
DeleteWhat a terrific garden center. You have a longer season for plants and flowers than we do. Loads of fun things here.
ReplyDeleteAnd I only touched on the half of it Jeanie :)
DeleteWOW WOW WOW! This is a dream land. LOOOOOOOVE it.
ReplyDeleteI could lose myself there for several hours Ivy :)))
DeleteOh, that hot and muggy weather can drain your energy so fast! Getting easily distracted by a bee while you're wandering around is totally relatable, though—you just can't help stopping to look.
ReplyDeleteThat Panicle Hydrangea is an absolute stunner, too. I don't blame you at all for hunting down that bench to rest your feet for a minute before heading inside. And knowing when you've hit your limit and retreating to the car while Gregg handled the red geraniums? Essential survival skills for summer garden center trips. Hope you've cooled right down since then. Thanks for taking us along on the stroll!
It certainly can, and I get distracted very easily, a bee, a bird, a flower, lol! Thank you Melody, sure appreciate your saying all of this and you are very welcome :)
DeleteThat's a super place to just spend hours in, I bet. I love flowers, just not much good at growing them. Geraniums were an excellent choice.. they are pretty easy and are so pretty.
ReplyDeleteVery much so, I always leave wishing I could have spent more time. The trick is to know when I reach my limit and it's time to go :) Thank you Latane, I am enjoying the geraniums :)
DeleteThey certainly have displayed things very well.
ReplyDeleteI have never seen anything I have thought, no I don't like that. It's never happened. They are excellent at what they do :)
DeleteI love browsing through garden centers. and really loved shopping with you! I would have bought the puzzle and the cactus print. I can't wait for the gift shop!!!!
ReplyDeleteThey are fun places, aren't they? Those were two I had my eyes on I have to admit. But oh well, maybe next time :) I'll be sure to share the gift shop next time we go. Hopefully in the not so hot time.
DeleteI love all the flowers.
ReplyDeleteThanks Mary, me too :)
DeleteTe costará mucho tiempo decidir la que vas a comprar, hay una gran variedad de plantas y todas son preciosas.
ReplyDelete¡Es muy cierto! Me sorprendió haberme decidido por los dos geranios. Iba a comprar otros, pero las macetas eran bastante grandes y solo contábamos con el maletero del coche; tenía un tamaño aceptable, pero no lo suficientemente grande para más plantas :)
DeleteYou have been having some very warm temps this summer. Not sure a greenhouse would be a place I'd want to be in the heat.
ReplyDeleteSome tempting garden art though.
It's actually not so bad in there Marcia. They have lots of fans around. It's a huge place and I only browse on that side quickly at all the nicknacks they have for sale, and then I'm gone :) Yes, very tempting!
DeleteA lovely outing
ReplyDeleteIt was, thank you Christine :)
DeleteLindas flores. Te mando un beso.
ReplyDelete¡Gracias! Me alegra que hayas disfrutado de las flores :) Te mando un beso.
DeleteComing from a jigsaw puzzle fan that one would be fun to put together. I have enough on my shelves right now. We are hot and muggy today so it will be an inside day for sure. Have a good day.
ReplyDeleteIt would and if it's there the next time we go, it might be heading home with me :) Stay cool over there Ellen, hopefully we will be seeing it a tad cooler from now on. Keeping fingers crossed for both of us :) You have a good day too.
DeleteSuch a lovely garden centre - plenty to see and buy!
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Thank you Jan, there certainly was. All the best to you too, Denise
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