This morning, before the rain arrived (remnants of storm Bertha), I dug up an old Wigelai bush which was only sending out a couple of branches. It was quite difficult to get out but it is now gone and I need a replacement. So, since I couldn't work in the (by now very muddy) garden, I ventured to the Garden Centre!
The garden centres only opened last week and my one attempt to visit was met with frustration as there was a huge lineup and it was inevitably jammed with erstwhile gardeners. So a rainy afternoon seemed like an ideal time to venture forth. A good move as it turned out as I was able to get in and out without much trouble.
I bought a clematis for the empty spot where the wigelia had been, some Swiss Chard and a big pot of basil to share with Judy. She had found tomatoes so it was a good exchange. They will go in the garden tomorrow and that will be all I can fit in my tiny vegetable patch.
Our garden centre has been doing deliveries which is ace so long as you know what you want and they have it in. But I like to see what I am buying! Hope yours are all successful.
ReplyDeleteFingers crossed for the clematis. I've tried them before without success, but in a different location.
DeleteIt's lovely to have the garden centres open again. I go straight after they open when there are very few people about and it works like a dream.
ReplyDeleteThe lilac is beautiful.
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That is the worst time for us as people arrive early and line up. It happens at all the stores so I have been going later once the initial rush is over.
DeleteThe lilac is beautiful. We have a dark purple variety and it has just come into bloom.
ReplyDeleteI love lilac as I can smell it every time I walk past.
ReplyDeleteLilacs are my favorite, remind me of my childhood when we had two bushes in the backyard that had been trimmed to look more like small trees. This year our lilac bushes were a disappointment - light on blooms and not much fragrance.
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