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Although this could very well be a picture of me finding a new treasure at a favorite nursery, it's actually an illustration by David Catrow for a children's book called Plantzilla.

Thursday, November 20, 2014

Visiting Watson's

I understand how strange it seems to see holiday merchandise show up in stores earlier each year but I also understand that people plan ahead and crafty folks need some lead time if they're going to create things.   On this cold Saturday, it felt like December and this warm looking color scheme seemed very appealing.

Although there are a lot of poinsettia colors and color combinations available these days, the simple single red says Christmas to me.

A bit of the tropics added a touch of warmth inside the sunny glass house.

A couple of friendly shoppers let me pat them.  Aren't they sweet?


Fun flower trees.

Fun idea.

Totally loved these two old-looking pieces!  


Not as fond of the painted Calluna vulgaris.  I've also seen them in blue.   

Rusty metal trees caught my eye on the way out.  Do I like them because of their novelty or because they're seriously cool?

There were some sale tables and this candelabra at 40% off, spoke to me as did the scent of this Meyer Improved Lemon in bloom. Looking forward to smelling it in the green garage!

Have you been doing any plant shopping lately?

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  1. I have not been plant shopping. I haven't even planted my bulbs yet. I've been a bad gardener. The two wee doggies are such cuties!

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    1. Fortunately, bulbs aren't all that particular about when we plant them here! Loved those doggies and thought they would make a lovely addition to our pack but their mom looked like she liked them a lot! It always makes me happy to see well cared-for, obviously loved, and sweet pets!

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  2. That candelabra is fab and a steal I can imagine at 40% off! And so are those two saintly icons. When the weather gets dreary at this time of the year I easily understand why people embrace Christmas so early.

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    1. Do I recall seeing a similar candelabra in your garden? Something about it made me think of you. Unfortunately, the two saintly icons weren't in the sale area. Perhaps I'll call to see if they'll be reducing their price after Christmas. A little rich color and sparkle does wonders in the dreary months!

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  3. I enjoy your tours of Watsons. The early displays make sense at the craft store and garden/gift shops. Meyer Lemon is a great plant and should produce lemons in the green garage.

    The dogs are so sweet.

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    1. Watson's is a place where there's always something interesting to see! I've heard good things about Meyer Lemon and if it actually produces fruit, that would be lovely!

      The dogs were as sweet as they look; very friendly and calm.

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  4. Just say no to painted plants people, good lord! NO!

    Xera had a sale before closing their retail shop for the season so yes, I bought a few things there. No time to plant them before the weather turned though so they'll have to wait until spring.

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    1. I agree. What were the growers of these thinking? Ah, spring planting. It's getting closer every day!

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  5. I love those two old figures, nice patina and great size. Hard to find something to add holiday drama that's not a tree!

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    1. Aren't they cool? I think that they're reproductions but they'd look great in my old house!

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  6. They really sold painted plants? I loved the wreath mounted on the ceiling.

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    1. Last year, they had jade plants painted metallic gold. Not my cup of tea although I have spray painted wreaths before they fall apart and who hasn't painted alium seed heads for a bit of summer drama?

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  7. I actually enjoy a little early Christmas buzz in places like this. On Jason's blog, you were saying it's hard to find native milkweed. I got some at a native plant sale and it has since multiplied. I would be happy to share some with you.

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    1. Thanks, Rickii! I must make a point of visiting the big native nursery in Gig Harbor. I would love a milkweed from you. Spring plant exchange?

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  8. I always enjoy these trips Peter, it's really interesting to see what's going on over there. Those little dogs are so cute. That lemon tree should do really well in your greenhouse.

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    1. I'm glad you enjoy our trips together, Karen! I love seeing what's going on in your part of the world too! The fragrance of citrus blooms is so lovely that I'm actually more interested in that than in fruit production.

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  9. Please point me in the direction of whoever painted those Calluna vulgaris and take a few big steps back while I unleash a verbal hurricane. No, just no.

    I love those metal trees, though! Seriously love them! The taller of the two old figures reminds me of the White Witch from Narnia.

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    1. I know that the plant painting happened before they got to the nursery as I've seen those at more than one nursery with the same tags. I really don't get it. Someone is also painting succulents, as if they aren't gorgeous enough on their own.

      A metal tree or two might have to come home with me if they're still there next time I visit.

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  10. I think those rusty metal trees are seriously cool, seriously.

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  11. Another fun vicarious visit. I love that you have these grand places nearby and share them.

    We went to HD. They still had the plants under last night's wraps and the temperature outside was 55º -- they hadn't bothered to even open the garden department door. I eyed the twenty dollar Norfolk Island pines inside but couldn't decide if I really want one. Their orchids didn't look any happier than the ones I had at home.

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    1. The pleasure of visiting these places is doubled by sharing them!

      I was at Fred Meyer (regional grocery/hardware/little bit of everything chain) earlier this evening and they had some beautiful orchids that had just come in. I was tempted but wasn't sure if they'd like life in the greenhouse (got down to the low 40's during the big cold storm.)

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  12. We were at Watsons on Sunday, just because I needed a field trip. I wasn't quite ready for Christmas, but we had fun looking at everything.

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    1. Funny, you were at Watson's the day after I visited. I need to get up to Molbak's soon to get another dose of holiday overload.

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  13. Could use me a bit of Watsons! With unlimited resources, I'd buy me a room full of the red poinsettias, a few of those rusty trees, a traditional wreath or two, and a family of those rustic deer from the first photo!

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