I do not have a green thumb. For instance – I am inexplicably able to kill bamboo… which is impossible to kill. I have killed many houseplants over the years, some from forgetting to water for a few months-oops. And some plants have met their end after I watered them a little too enthusiastically. Still though, I persevere.
This past weekend I looked at the empty pots outside our house, and the empty dirt patch next to our walkway – and devised a plan. I WOULD NURTURE LIFE!!!!!
So far I have kept our new plants alive for a WEEK. I think this time may be different.
( Sad empty pots. Wishing someone would love on them…)
(Many empty plant containers, and one Venti Ice Latte later…)
(The same planting pots, but fulfilled. Feeling on purpose…)
(House without Flowers in front…)
(House WITH flowers in front. Our neighbors are likely thrilled that we have caved to their “grow a flower garden” peer pressure.)
I’m staying positive. I hope to see my plants alive for another week or two…
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shannon good luck with the plants. This week, I bought a no. of artifical flowers to make an arrangement. I may have some left over ,just in case just let me know. We had a neighbor who put artifical flowers in his walkway. Your Dad didn’t know the difference. Hope your efforts work out with REAL flowers.
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Good luck! I have a totally black thumb and people who have green thumbs don’t understand. They always tell me, “Just water them. That’s all it takes.” Uh … OK.
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WOW! I have never been able to kill bamboo..thats a first for me! Thanks so much for following my blog! Im following yours now too! 🙂
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awww Shan they look beautiful!!! its amazing what color and flowers can do for a walkway, so pretty:) I used to water stuff too much and M’s parents started getting leaks downstairs lol…yeah I learned to not water so much after that. lol do you remember when I accidently “watered” your scallions at the apt in brooklyn?? I still don’t know why exactly thats bad, but I know afterwards they were not happy scallions:) I miss you!!!
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awww Shan they look beautiful!!! its amazing what color and flowers can do for a walkway, so pretty:) I used to water stuff too much and M’s parents started getting leaks downstairs lol…yeah I learned to not water so much after that. lol do you remember when I accidently “watered” your scallions at the apt in brooklyn?? I still don’t know why exactly thats bad, but I know afterwards they were not happy scallions:) I miss you!!! and ps you do have a green thumb, they are gorgeous!
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I have killed bamboo in the past. But I have more than brown thumb, I have a black thumb. I can kill a plant just by looking at it. Sad.
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Love your home! The flowers are a great touch!
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You can do it! I know you can! I love the pops of color. It has such a major effect!
Wow, your flowers look beautiful. I can’t wati to get started. Here in Colorado I alwyas start off with flowers in pots becuase of the weather. We slways seem to get a bad storm mid to the end of May.
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Glad I’m not the only one that attempts. But looks like you are doing pretty good yourself.
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I am the same way! My husband always asks me what I want for my birthday(which is in April) I always say flowers….hes starting to refuse to buy them because he knows I’ll just kill them.
It looks great!! I bet they will do great this summer!
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I cannot keep any plants alive. My fresh basil is dead already:( You have a beautiful home. Happy Mother’s Day!
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Good for you! I planted tulips last fall for the first time ever (I mean I have NEVER planted anything in my life) and I was so excited to see them bloom this spring. Thank goodness my dh plants herbs and a garden every year.
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Good for you for following your bliss (or at least your enighbor’s bliss for growing flowers!
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What a gorgeous house! Some time you just cant keep plants alive! Im in AZ and some times no matter what I do they die! Yes maam another week of Mom loop Follow Friday!
A week? Woot! Man, our thumbs are the same color for sure. My husband makes fun of me– he’s always watering the plants cause I forget (my MIL is a gardening guru). Ah, well. I’ll keep trying!
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Wow, your flowers look great! I kill plants, too, so i know your frustrations and will keep my fingers crossed for you! Be sure to post an update!
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