Monday, May 2, 2011

9/ 52 weeks of happiness: plant a garden


We finally went and got plants for my raised vegetable garden bed on Saturday.  We weren't sure where to go buy plants because I haven't had much luck growing anything in past years.  By chance we went to Lowe's, and they were having their 50% off all living things sale. YAY!  

I got two strawberry plants, two tomato plants, a blueberry bush, some marigolds, and let the girls each pick out a flowering plant.  I was actually proud of the amount of restraint I showed, I wanted one of everything but decided to start small(ish).  I still want to get a zucchini plant or maybe a bell pepper plant.  

I got all my plants planted Saturday, even though I had to plant in the rain.  It has been raining since Saturday and rained for multiple days last week too.  It is supposed to stop raining sometime Tuesday afternoon and then stay dry the rest of the week.  I'm hoping to finish up planting then.  

Linked to Happy Monday, 52 weeks of happiness, Sweet Shot Tuesday, and Communal Global
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  1. b. leeMay 2, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    awesome pic! nothin' like growing/tending to ur own garden * fun stuff ~ ~

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  2. allie k reidMay 2, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    Pretty! Thanks for linking up! :)

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  3. Freckles & Dimples PhotographyMay 2, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    I also did a gardening post...it was a great weekend to garden, so we seized on the opportunity. enjoy the fruits of your labor!

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  4. TiffanyMay 2, 2011 at 10:02 PM

    Beautiful shot, can't wait to get are garden started.

    Tiffany

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  5. UnknownMay 2, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    How pretty! I love the pictures. Good luck getting your garden to grow. I can't garden worth a lick. I do love eating fresh tomatoes though. YUM!

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  6. aliciaMay 2, 2011 at 11:00 PM

    Good luck on the garden! Wish I had a green thumb.

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  7. JessicaMay 3, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    Love your flower photo!

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  8. Keetha BroylesMay 3, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    Well - - - you're in Arkansas, I IMAGINE you actually do have s _ _ _ _ _ goin' on there, so planting is a good thing.

    Here? UH - - - not so much YET. But I keep hoping.

    Not that I can grow anything, 'cause I can't.

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  9. Jennifer BowenMay 3, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    Such a colorful flower! Love the purplish middle. Good luck on planting. I'm sure the rain will help soften the soil up for you. =)

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  10. Susan AndersonMay 3, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    Good luck with your growing!

    =)

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  11. JennMay 3, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    Good luck in the garden... Send the rain our way... we're having a drought here in Texas and my garden is begging for rain.

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  12. Tamar SBMay 3, 2011 at 10:32 PM

    Sounds like a great garden! That plant is really cool looking, too!

    Tamar

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