This past weekend we jumped in the car and headed out to Henry's Plant Farm. Just because I have been going on and on about how beautiful South Dakota is, does not mean I have forgotten the beauty of Kansas.
You remember when we went to Henry's last year don't you? Well this year we saw more exotic creatures... like these box cats.
... and this alpaca whose nap I interrupted.
I bought some very healthy looking 1/2 price zinnias, a caladium, some petunias, and a Julia Child shrub rose that will be going in a pot on my deck. It smells DIVINE. I have no idea how it will do in a pot but I guess I am going to find out.
I came right home and planted everything before it rained.
Then I sat on the porch.
If you haven't had a Summer Shandy - you head over to the beer store right now and buy a 6 pack. It's a lemonade beer. Not sweet. Extremely refreshing. Perfect for all sorts of occasions. For example, I had one tonight after work because it's Tuesday.
You take the most wonderful photos. I love coming by to visit you on your blog!
Posted by: Debbie J | 06/18/2013 at 10:24 PM
Good reward, the shandy. Very popular where I come from.
BTW, I came home from a mini break and read your Oatmeal cookie recipe. It worked! It was absolutely the perfect recipe for me as it didn't ask for that unobtainable thing (in France) cane syrup. They were dreamy, those cookies. I happened to have some dried cranberries so I mixed those in. Full marks from husband.
Posted by: Chrissy | 06/19/2013 at 05:12 AM
Ohhh lovely flowers! We have that Julia Child yellow rose too!!
We had a spot that was just crying out for a yellow rose amidst all the reds and pinks and that one called to us at the plant store. I think my hubby is a rose-whisperer cause he heard it, talked to it, bought it, planted it, and it is growing nicely. I was off looking for lavender plants at the time and missed the whole conversation! Not it does have a lovely scent and it cooks a damn fine chicken! Ok maybe I exaggerate about the chicken...
Posted by: Rhonda | 06/19/2013 at 08:57 AM
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Posted by: Caroline Berk | 06/19/2013 at 11:33 AM
How is it that your Kansas entries so often take me back to my year in Ireland in the mid-seventies? Even in that enlightened decade the country bars of Ireland frowned on "ladies" sitting at bars or ordering strong drink (whiskey). Shandy was a drink that was originally served in the "snuggery" (a little private lounge reserved for ladies).........but you and I know that it is a delightful and possibly potent beverage for hot nights. Wow.........next thing I know you will be channeling turnips???
Posted by: sharon | 06/19/2013 at 07:49 PM
Any excuse for a beer, is allright with me, Carol!
Are you sure you planted those flowers???haha!
I usually just cut off the bottom of the cell-pack, and plant all 4 together...that way you get a bigger impact...
I like your idea in the wooden box...
have a great weekend!
Cheers!
Linda :o)
Posted by: Linda | 06/20/2013 at 12:26 PM