We got a postcard from our healthcare provider saying they wanted to share a few ways we could show our heart some love this Valentines Day. Being a chocolate lover I particularly liked the first one. It said: BE SWEET - studies have shown that dark chocolate may help keep high blood pressure down, your blood flowing and your heart healthy. Some say it even mimics the feeling of being in love. Still, moderation is advised.
I went to town the other day and realized I should have taken the ‘boat’ because it rained and rained and rained buckets and rained some more. I hydroplaned all the way home even going very slow. But it was still worth the trip because I found some great buys on bulbs.
We’ve been wanting more glads so we’d have a bigger showing of them. We already have a variety of colors so I picked up these gorgeous pink ones. Look at the price on them - 50 giant bulbs for $6.00.
Some even prettier ones were 24 bulbs for $5.00. Hope they come up for that price. I know I was curious once and bought a package from the dollar store and they came up so I’m thinking pretty positive about these. And it's always a good thing when they donate to the 'Susan G. Komen for the Cure' cause.
Then I spotted these . . . We had Hollyhocks a few years ago and Bob just absolutely loved them. I don’t even remember where they came from but they were in front of the shorter flowers so I know we didn’t plant them like that. I wasn’t crazy about the color and they spent a lot of time laying on their faces because they were so tall and not staked properly. I found these gorgeous pink doubles and I know he’s going to be thrilled when I show them to him. This year he’ll be prepared and can put them where they belong with support.
Have a great Valentines Day and go eat some chocolate ~ for your health of course.
Happy Valentine's Day!
ReplyDeleteHave a great day, Linda! Show us those glads in summer, please! Now, I'll have a cup (a mug actually) of coffee with some chocolates!
ReplyDeleteThose pictures look so good right now!
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Nothing better to make the rainy day blues go away than some nice new bulbs and plants. The colors of the hollyhocks are sweet. I think these plants are so pretty! Happy Valentines Day to you! You know what? We got the same health letter here too. I really like reading those letters-though I don't always follow the advice. You stay well!
ReplyDeleteNext time my husband complains about candy wrappers in the car I'll have to tell him I eta them because they're good for my heart!
ReplyDeleteI hope we get to see those glads blooming this summer! Bet they're beautiful.
Dear RG, I have certainly warmed to Gladioli as the years have gone by as I do think that the cut flowers make the most dramatic statement when crammed into a vase in the drawing room. I am sure that your bargain bulbs will do well, but a tip from J would be to plant them deeply as it helps to stop them toppling over.
ReplyDeleteI am afraid to say that the idea of Hollyhocks has always been better for me than the reality....but I do wish you well with yours. They are a glorious colour!
Wow! What great prices and choices RG. Now I will be checking out our local Dollar stores.LOL! My blood should be flowing pretty good then because I have these chocolate kicks every once in a while. LOL! I will have to remember that one and tell them it is good for my blood. LOL! Happy Valenetine's day to you and your honey.
ReplyDeleteDear Linda, chocolate is for lovers and especially dark chocolate! ;) I hope you and your sweety have an extra special day!
ReplyDeleteHi RG! Your new blog header is beautiful! Great shot!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the encouragement to eat chocolate too!! lol. I do it without encouragement but now I'll feel less guilty about it. :-)
I've been addicted to those double hollyhocks myself ~ I hope they come up for you along with all those glads. What great finds.
Happy Valentine's Day to you and yours too.
Someone told me yesterday that chocolate is the new protein that we need everyday to help keep our pipes running clean. Do you believe that? Well I do and I'm gonna eat my chocolate.
ReplyDeleteBy the way since the chocolate went on the shelf in the stores - I've bought myself a few boxes of the good stuff. Good too...
Happy Valentine's Day to you. I do like your hubbies choice of hollyhocks. Great anywhere in the garden.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you had a bargain there Linda, I look forward to seeing the results later in the year :) I love Hollyhocks but never seem to be able to keep them from year to year.
ReplyDeleteI have just enjoyed the previous post too with all the cheerful Summer gardens, really lovely.
You have reminded me I have some chocolate hidden away in the cupboard...I think I wish you hadn't ;)
It looks like a great buy. Hope to see them blooming later.
ReplyDeleteThose hollyhocks are fabulously frilly, I can't wait for you to feature their blooms here later in the summer!
ReplyDeleteI'll be anxious to see how those Glads do for you, Linda. Love the blooms but I think critters eat up the corms and I get few blooms...
ReplyDeleteHope you had a great V Day!
Hugs,
Lynn
Your seed selection looks fabulous - especially the Hollyhocks!
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