This head made its own eyes and eyebrows.
Pretty neat!

Only 4 curly wurly's left!

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.

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!

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.

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.

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!