A Few of My Favourite Things!

Am I out of my mind? Somehow, I managed to wag home six more tomato plants! Yesterday I made a trip to Natural Gardener. Natural Gardener isn't exactly in my neighborhood. Nice that I am so very good at finding reasons I simply must go (some would refer to my special talent of rationalizing). I didn't have to look far for yesterday's reason. One of my poor cantaloupe plants was seriously under attack. I pinched off one of its sad little leaves, threw on my flip flops, and headed south on Mopac to the gardening center of my dreams. I really don't like going anywhere to shop during weekends. I am not a gal who functions well in crowds. Even when business is bustling, the wonderful staff at Natural Gardener somehow provides an enjoyable and relaxing shopping experience. I never feel like an insignificant shopper, and I always manage to learn a few things from the fantastic staff. Such great product knowledge! Where do they find those people? A trip to Natural Gardener is life as it should be. Tomato plants were on sale yesterday. I scooped up six of those 29 cent little gems! Forget that I now have to add another raised bed just to accommodate their girth! Good thing I remembered to bring some of my empty soil bags. Remembering my ailing cantaloupe plant, I stopped by the information desk. They referred to it as my "can't-a-loupe" plant. Cute. They directed me to something wonderful and organic to kill the offending aphids. Cold root beer and an air-conditioned ride home topped off my day.