I am determined to get my tomatoes at least in this week, so Tuesday morning, Steven and I drove out to my favorite greenhouse, Elizabeth’s Country Garden, 463 West Main St., Little Falls, NY.
The porch of the little building in front was filled with the most gorgeous hanging baskets. We walked through to the greenhouses and walked up and down, wondering how many more containers we could fit on our deck. I asked about one kind of flower that didn’t have a little plastic thing telling me the name. Of course, I forgot to write down the name, but if I go back and buy some I’ll be sure to make a note. At Steven’s suggestion I asked about the rudbeckia.
“Oh, sure, you mean Brown Eyed Susans,” said the helpful man, whose name I also didn’t note. Brown Eyed Susans! Who knew? See, at T&J’s (mentioned in a previous post) I thought they had rudbeckia because I read the name on a price list. Turns out I was wrong. I know, a real gardener would be laughing and pointing because I didn’t know rudbeckia and Brown Eyed Susans were the same thing, and because I was all hot to buy rudbeckia without knowing what it was. What can I say? This is how I roll.
I still don’t have my rudbeckia, though, because they were out. However, the man promised he would have more tomorrow (which is now today), so we may drive back. Little Falls is really very close to Herkimer.
We bought two types of tomatoes, and, also at Steven’s suggestion, an S hook to hang the upside down planter I purchased at Aldi’s. Nothing is in the ground as of yet, because I had to work yesterday, but I have big plans for today. Stay tuned!
For more information on Elizabeth’s call 315-823-1810.
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