Promised myself Not to do this.

nomar · ‎03-12-2010

Today's spring show line up has me in trouble already. I promised myself not to go overboard this year with plants, etc. But, I could not resist the sun patients again. Last year they put on a such a show of color. The ones in the sun actually did the best. And they were out in the hot, hot sun all day long. The ones in the shade were not very full. They like the sun. Also could not resist getting the cute pawprint clogs. Hope they feel good, as they will be worn all day long on the days I work out in the yard. I really wanted the angel windchimes, but I have got to pace myself. I wish Carolyn could do the whole day.

What are you getting you could not resist?

beachie · ‎10-12-2010

I love todays Spring Day, I sure do need it!! Can't wait for Spring and todays show brings brightness into this cold winter. I love sun patients and buy tons of them, but purchase from a local nursery when they are available. Will have the TV on all day today!

ilovedaisies · ‎07-20-2010

I like to "steal" ideas from these shows and then get the plants from our local, huge, nursery. I may cave on some of these yard ornaments, though.

123SuzyQ123 · ‎03-09-2010

Nomar, you mentioned the Sun Patiens doing well in hot weather, do you think they can make it for 4 months of over 100 degrees? I live in an area of the country where it can get to 110 for 2 months of the year, and over 100 for at least 2 more months. Just wondering if I have any choices for things to plant, other than cactus! Thanks!

luvmyteddy4 · ‎09-04-2010

I am considering the paw print shoes too but don't know if they run small or not. They are not clogs but shoes, I don't know if that makes a difference to you.

I also like the 2 set glass ball solar lights they showed early this morning. I have the bigger ones that change colors and after 4 years they still work. I have so much yard art but I love to look at the lights at night.

nomar · ‎03-12-2010

I had just one sun patient in a big 24" pot out in full sun all day long. We had a hot spell of close to 100 a few days in a row, but mostly lower 90's most days. That plant did better than the ones I had in shade or part shade. The only thing is, I have too much "filler" in the pot instead of all dirt and the plant dried out and wilt a couple times a day and I would have to run out and water it again. It would perk right up. This year, I will put all dirt in the pot so the water will hold the whole day. No fault of the plant. Just a note about Cottage farms and Robert's policies. I ordered the giant Hibiscus from Cottge farms and 2 survived and one did not. They are sending me a new one this year as it was too late to replace. I also have had Roberta's replace plants for me when I would get a sickly one that did not make it. I have been very happy with their guarantees. I live in a smaller community that does not carry the unusal plants you can get from these two companies. We can only get the usual run of the mill plants. I am glued to the tv today. No snow in our forcast but was 7 degrees this morning. So fun to see all the color and items today.

bells4me · ‎03-13-2010

I got the TSV, and changed channels. After a bad experience with Cottage Farms several years ago I swore to never buy again. BUT you can't go wrong with daylilies unless they arrive moldy. I don't have any that re bloom or have large flowers so I am going to give them a try. The deer & elk haven't eaten any & I have in 6 six years.

Another new name Sue · ‎03-11-2010

Does anyone know if the Sunpatiens are available in regular nurseries?

JustJazzmom · ‎03-09-2010

On 1/21/2014 happygal said:
Does anyone know if the Sunpatiens are available in regular nurseries?

Yes, they will be. Contact your local nursery and ask when they will be available. In light of what has happened to regular impatiens, the Sunpatiens are a terrific choice.

☼The best place to seek God is in a garden. You can dig for him there. GBShaw☼

DiAnne · ‎09-22-2010

On 1/21/2014 JustJazzmom said:
On 1/21/2014 happygal said:
Does anyone know if the Sunpatiens are available in regular nurseries?

Yes, they will be. Contact your local nursery and ask when they will be available. In light of what has happened to regular impatiens, the Sunpatiens are a terrific choice.

What has happened to regular impatiens?