Mother Earth made her debut!
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And a picture of one tiny flower out of the garden.....but I've been told that I should be happy about this :)
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Thursday, March 18, 2010
The Portland Flower Show
What a wonderful experience! The exposure was tremendous for the shop and we are hearing lots of positive reviews. Thank you to all of you that came and 
stopped to say hi. It was great seeing everyone!A special thank you to Jeff Marstaller of Cozy Acres for introducing me to the show and for providing our display with the most beautiful assortment of annuals. Another very special thank you goes to Nellie and her husband Mike for making it all possible. They helped with the planning and the hard labor of hauling everything down and setting it up. Thank you to my son Ian for helping at the show, he did a wonderful job with customers and running around for last minute needs. And with the breakdown!
I couldn't have done any of this without all of you!
Now it's time to gear up for spring and the ope
ning of the shop! It's coming early this year!
ning of the shop! It's coming early this year!Enjoy the pictures! And if you happened to take any please email them to me! My camera is currently missing.
Father Thyme and Mother Earth
The Birch Bed with a Primrose Quilt
Saturday, October 10, 2009
The Bling Bling Flower Ring
I've always told myself that if I am going to make a real go of my own business that I would have a true passion for what I was doing and allow myself to laugh at my mistakes. Heck, for the first time in my life I'm my own boss so there is no one to report to but me!
This past growing season has taught me more than I have learned in my past 35 years of gardening. The people that I have met this summer are genuine and full of true gardening wisdom. Everyone is willing to share their tried and true tips which saves so much trial and error. It is my goal one day to gather all the information and write a book to share gardening advice local to Maine and specific to our region.
Getting back to the reason I started this blog. My friend Erika (part time yard saler and buyer for PPGP) found these really neat flower rings at a shop in Boothbay Harbor. So I had her buy them out and sold them at the shop. They became popular real fast and it wasn't long before there was only one left so I called the store and asked where they got them from. I have been bounced around and no one is returning my calls so I thought I would research them online on my own.
After hours of looking on the internet, I finally found the rings! I ordered a dozen of them along with some mood rings. The package arrived and I was excited to see the rings in all the sparkley colors. Well you can imagine the shock when I opened the package and they were about 10 times the size of the original rings! I laughed out loud and displayed them in the shop despite their massive gaudiness. They have been quite the conversatio
n piece. I still have 6 more if you are interested!
n piece. I still have 6 more if you are interested! Here are some pictures of the rings - the one I tried to reorder and the one I actually received.
When my frien
d was driving in front of me the glare from the big ring was blinding me.
d was driving in front of me the glare from the big ring was blinding me.Friday, August 28, 2009
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Cut Flowers
They are late this year, but they are in full blossom now and are ready for bouquets! Call to order or swing by and we will make one up for you! We also do arrangements for small events and weddings!
Colorful and longlasting - get 'em while you can!
Colorful and longlasting - get 'em while you can!
We deliver within a 15 mile radius of Litchfield.
August 2009 Perennial Swap
Thank you to everyone who attended the perennial swap last week! We had alot of fun!
The GARDEN SORRY game added a new twist to the event. Approximately 15 people showed up and hopefully went home with plants and garden art that they are happy with!
The GARDEN SORRY game added a new twist to the event. Approximately 15 people showed up and hopefully went home with plants and garden art that they are happy with!
Thursday, August 13, 2009
A Very Unique Moth
A customer at the shop noticed this moth on a little trellis. I have never seen one like it...It almost appears as though the black cross on it's back was it's way of blending in with th
e trellis.
Or maybe it's just a religious moth?
e trellis. Or maybe it's just a religious moth?
Monday, June 29, 2009
Red Hatters Visit
June 28, 2009
I smile as I write this because I had no idea how much fun the Red Hatters were going to be. The ladies came all dressed in RED and PURPLE with lots of accessories and laughter. Not once did they hesitate to walk the nature trail in the pouring rain! I especially loved their RED umbrella's and RED mud shoes.
The 3 year old future RED HATTER who is the granddaughter of one of the ladies was too cute for words and I mean that!
Thank you ladies for bringing lots of bright sunshine to Petal Pushers Garden Place on such a gloomy day! I want my Grandmother to become a RED HATTER!!!
I smile as I write this because I had no idea how much fun the Red Hatters were going to be. The ladies came all dressed in RED and PURPLE with lots of accessories and laughter. Not once did they hesitate to walk the nature trail in the pouring rain! I especially loved their RED umbrella's and RED mud shoes.
The 3 year old future RED HATTER who is the granddaughter of one of the ladies was too cute for words and I mean that!
Thank you ladies for bringing lots of bright sunshine to Petal Pushers Garden Place on such a gloomy day! I want my Grandmother to become a RED HATTER!!!
Monday, June 22, 2009
Saturday, June 20, 2009
The Peonies are in full bloom and they are the most beautiful flower in the world to me. If there is a smell in Heaven, it is that of a Peony!
Unfortunately the rain is taking it's toll on them. I went out tonight in the dark to cut a bouquet before the next rain comes.
Today has been busy at the shop! I love seeing repeat customers and customers that have been referred by another visitor from PPGP. The people I have met are so kind. The tips we share and the trades we make are so much fun!
I truly can't say I'd rather be doing anything else! My heart and soul are into it and I thank God for steering me in this direction.
Thank you to everyone who has stopped by. I will continue to make your visiting PPGP a memorable experience.
Unfortunately the rain is taking it's toll on them. I went out tonight in the dark to cut a bouquet before the next rain comes.
Today has been busy at the shop! I love seeing repeat customers and customers that have been referred by another visitor from PPGP. The people I have met are so kind. The tips we share and the trades we make are so much fun!
I truly can't say I'd rather be doing anything else! My heart and soul are into it and I thank God for steering me in this direction.
Thank you to everyone who has stopped by. I will continue to make your visiting PPGP a memorable experience.
Sunday, June 14, 2009
The Curly Wurly Plant
The plant that I've enjoyed most both last year and this year is the Juncas "Curly Wurly" Rush Grass Plant. Like it's name suggests, it curls in all directions and provides funky eye-candy. It looks great in the stone heads I make or in a deep pottery style vase. It can be planted alone or in an arrangement, and makes a great plant for banks of ponds. It's unique curled foliage will certainly grab the attention of both the young and old! This plant likes to be watered, but doesn't like to have its roots sit in water. They are selling fast and we are working off the last shipment of the year. There are about 10 left so if you are interested, you may want to come by this week!
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Seeds Seeds and More Seeds
I have spent the last 4 days planting seeds. Some of them are already germinating. My favorite Zinnia's are up about an inch. The cutting garden should be beautiful this year!
Some wonderful people have stopped by the shop over the past few weeks. We have had alot of fun learning from each other. Some great tips from some great gardeners! One of the visitors, Nellie, invited me to her place and I was so amazed. Her gardens are beautiful with rustic fences, fairies, buddahs and so much more. The flowers were absolutely gorgeous and she was so willing to walk through the gardens telling me what everything is. She only lives a mile or two from me and I never would have met her if she hadn't come by. Thanks Nellie!
The stoneheads are becoming popular! More and more people are stopping by to purchase them. I need to get back out and make more.
Every day I feel more and more blessed to be doing something my heart is into. Thank you to everyone who has stopped by to share my passion. It's been a pleasure meeting everyone and I do hope to see you all again! I will be scheduling the plant swap soon.
Some wonderful people have stopped by the shop over the past few weeks. We have had alot of fun learning from each other. Some great tips from some great gardeners! One of the visitors, Nellie, invited me to her place and I was so amazed. Her gardens are beautiful with rustic fences, fairies, buddahs and so much more. The flowers were absolutely gorgeous and she was so willing to walk through the gardens telling me what everything is. She only lives a mile or two from me and I never would have met her if she hadn't come by. Thanks Nellie!
The stoneheads are becoming popular! More and more people are stopping by to purchase them. I need to get back out and make more.
Every day I feel more and more blessed to be doing something my heart is into. Thank you to everyone who has stopped by to share my passion. It's been a pleasure meeting everyone and I do hope to see you all again! I will be scheduling the plant swap soon.
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Wildflower Walk on May 3, 2009
A great group of folks joined in for this year's wildflower walk led by Susan Hayward, President of Stanton Bird Club and environmental educator. We always learn something new from her and are very grateful to have had her with us.
On our walk, the plants that were identified growing along the nature trail include: Clintonia or Blue Bead, Patridge Berry, Downy Rattlesnake Plantain, Sasparilla, Horsetail, Canada Mayflower, Bell Wart, Mayapple, Christmas Fern, Twisted Rosey Stick, Daphne, Honey Suckle, Star Flower, Jack in the Pulpit and Goosefoot Maple.
On our walk, the plants that were identified growing along the nature trail include: Clintonia or Blue Bead, Patridge Berry, Downy Rattlesnake Plantain, Sasparilla, Horsetail, Canada Mayflower, Bell Wart, Mayapple, Christmas Fern, Twisted Rosey Stick, Daphne, Honey Suckle, Star Flower, Jack in the Pulpit and Goosefoot Maple.
It's Mother's Day Weekend and the shop was open for the first time since last fall. It was great to see everyone who stopped by and thank you for your support!
I know we all are getting inpatient with wanting to plant annuals in the ground now BUT remember it is not safe yet unless you are prepared to shelter them from potential frosts. It has been an early spring this year....everything is ahead of schedule but beware that we are not past the risk of frost yet!!!
We currently have in stock: Hanging Baskets, Pansy Flats, and Curly Wurly's are here! If you're looking for an unusual fun plant, you must get yourself a Curly Wurly!
Hope to see you all on Memorial Day weekend when it will be the grand opening for PPGP. We will have tons of fresh and gorgeous new annuals and of course our hardy perennials, native plants and gifts for the gardener. Hope to see you then!
I know we all are getting inpatient with wanting to plant annuals in the ground now BUT remember it is not safe yet unless you are prepared to shelter them from potential frosts. It has been an early spring this year....everything is ahead of schedule but beware that we are not past the risk of frost yet!!!
We currently have in stock: Hanging Baskets, Pansy Flats, and Curly Wurly's are here! If you're looking for an unusual fun plant, you must get yourself a Curly Wurly!
Hope to see you all on Memorial Day weekend when it will be the grand opening for PPGP. We will have tons of fresh and gorgeous new annuals and of course our hardy perennials, native plants and gifts for the gardener. Hope to see you then!
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