More boxes with air holes

Yesterday there were the three Purple Fragrant Lavender plants in the box on my doorstep. Even though the stems are only about 3" high, there was a rush of lavender scent whooshing from the box when I opened it. Wow. What an exquisite experience! To be able to hold the live source of my favorite scent is to feel very close to the Creator. The plants are quite healthy looking. I hope they can wait till the weather warms here before I plant them. I'm pining for confirmation that we won't have any more nights below freezing.

Today's air-holed box contained 9 small pots of Carpet Phlox, Moorheim Beauty, White Delight and Sapphire Blue. I'm assuming the remaining 3 Scarlet Flame plants will arrive in a separate box. The plants look healthy although they probably could use some sun. I can't wait to see them spread out all over our front hillside. Yes! I'm hoping that's the perfect spot because the soil is acidic from all the pine needles and there is partial shade.

The other day a friend sent a link to this funky-looking ScareCrow Motion Activated Sprinkler Sytem. And for the first time, I'm spending my days thinking more of actually enjoying my flowers than dreading their death-by-consumption. Yay for technology! I'm going to do some serious surfing for, what did she call it?... yeah, an "animal deterrent". Nice.

I'm starting to feel like an infomercial for Spring Hill Nurseries. I'm so new at gardening that I barely know what other nurseries are out there. I have yet to check out any local nurseries here. My mom has, on numerous occasions, encouraged me to support my local nursery because "they know what grows best in your area." She's absolutely right. In the meantime, I'm thrilled to death that my first experience with mail order gardening is a positive one. Quite Nice.