In the last few days we have had plumbers, the city, and the heater repair folks all out for a visit. And Maurie had to replace a breaker in our electrical box. The law of threes? I don't know but I sure hope we are done for a while. I needed to take a break from the fun we were having with our plumbing, so I went out front to clean up the porch a little.
Maybe it's spring fever, but I decided to go to the store to grab a few winter plants. I was baffled by the selection at Home Depot. They were pretty much cleaned out of winter varieties such as pansies and snapdragons, and had none of the pretty ornamental cabbages that I'm seeing all around the neighborhood. What they did have was a huge selection of petunias, geraniums, and crotons. In January? I know this is Texas, but really?
Now it did happen to be 78 degrees out (with 79% humidity!) but we all know that if I had bought those, Dallas would have a recored snowfall next week. It seemed a little more logical to wait before investing in spring plants. I trimmed the pittosporum shrubs in front and the boxwoods in back, and brightened up the potting bench with trimmings and a rosemary plant from out back.
And guess what? It's going down to 33 tomorrow night. After record heat and severe thunderstorms today. It's North Texas, y'all!
I'm joining
Kim's Wow Us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style
Pamela's Treasure Hunt Thursday at From My Front Porch To Yours
Cindy's Show and Tell Friday at My Romantic Home
So cute! You have so many darling containers and little statues.
Posted by: Sunny Simple Life | January 29, 2013 at 03:19 PM
Just so lovely. Your January on the porch is like our May on the porch. It is fun to see some green- xo Diana
Posted by: Nana Diana | January 29, 2013 at 04:13 PM
I went to Home Depot last weekend, too, and was stunned to see geraniums! I concluded they were to be Valentine's Day gifts? Who knows? I did break down and buy one primrose, because they were so pretty. As you say, here in Texas, you never know WHAT the next day's weather will be like.
Posted by: Tricia | January 29, 2013 at 04:18 PM
Your porch looks great Andrea! I can't wait for spring and working in the gardens!
Posted by: Martina | January 29, 2013 at 05:30 PM
I love the way you've fixed up your potting bench and the surrounding area, Andrea! The little basket with the greenery and birds is very cute. Although we had 60 degree weather today, it will be back to the 20's by Thursday {with some snow in the forecast}. I expect I won't see much in plantings or flowers except at the supermarket!
Posted by: Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions | January 29, 2013 at 06:27 PM
I need to do something with my porch. It gets ignored between Christmas and spring. Those white birds look great with the pinecones. We're expecting that weather to head our way too. From one extreme to another!
Posted by: Dewena Callis | January 29, 2013 at 08:16 PM
What a darling little "winter" vignette! I love the little bunny planter!
My porch is a mess! I really need to take a lesson from you and get cleaning and fixing!!!
Thanks!
Posted by: Yvonne @ StoneGable | January 29, 2013 at 08:48 PM
Oh Andrea, your winter vignettes are so pretty! Your weather sounds like ours here in Southern Maryland...crazy! Enjoy your day, Gail
Posted by: Gail | January 30, 2013 at 04:31 AM
I love your sweet display. It is fun to put things "in order". I love the animals, I have some here and there.
Here is to spring.
Nancy
http://wildoakdesigns.blogspot.com
Posted by: Nancy Mueller | January 30, 2013 at 10:42 AM
Really nice vignettes of your January garden!
Posted by: Magali@TheLittleWhiteHouse | January 30, 2013 at 11:54 AM
I love seeing garden displays in January! Nice job!
Posted by: Jacqueline | January 30, 2013 at 12:00 PM
Andrea, your porch looks so pretty. I haven't checked out our Home Depot plant selection yet, but I'm sure we might have cyclamen, but not petunias yet..Love using the clippings..Happy Wednesday..Judy
Posted by: Judy Neumann | January 30, 2013 at 01:11 PM
Everything looks so pretty. I especially love your basket of birds and greenery. Thanks so much for your visit~ The weather in Texas sounds a lot like NC the past few days.
melinda
Posted by: The Refeathered Roost | January 31, 2013 at 10:11 AM
ahhhhhh Texas!!! But it is busy being it's beautiful self today!!!
What is in the rabbit????? It looks like some sort of juniper...is it trimmings or growing? Anyhoo...it all looks beautiful!!
Thanks for any info,
J
Posted by: Jaybird | January 31, 2013 at 12:10 PM
Our weather may be more predictable in Southern California- but we still live by the law of threes. It was only supposed to be 2- but the plumber filled the slab in the kitchen just a wee-bit high):-
Posted by: Lydia Plunk | February 02, 2013 at 09:16 PM