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Uncategorized | June 2, 2011

My green thumb…or not

I do not have a green thumb at all. Most plants and flowers I buy usually die…unless they are the kind that can tolerate going from being watered every day to being watered whenever I remember. Luckily I’ve discovered a few Julie-friendly plants and flowers to help make our house look pretty.

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I did step outside the box and picked up a dahlia. I want to make sure I capture it’s prettiness before I kill it.

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I also made some hanging baskets…once they fill in they’ll be pretty. I hope!
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My three “helpers”

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Comments

  1. beverly vanderwal says

    June 2, 2011 at 12:40 pm

    love that your :helpers" keep watch from the windows!

  2. vintch says

    June 2, 2011 at 1:10 pm

    looks fabulous! i too have a black thumb, so when my plants thrive, i try to savor every minute of it! what a precious doggie!

  3. Natalie says

    June 2, 2011 at 1:11 pm

    Pretty flowers! I kill every plant, even the ones that are supposed to live forever!

  4. Sara Elizabeth says

    June 2, 2011 at 1:18 pm

    Those pink flowers are GORGEOUS!! I LOVE them!!!!

  5. connie says

    June 2, 2011 at 1:23 pm

    Such cute helpers!

  6. Classy Fab Sarah says

    June 2, 2011 at 1:32 pm

    That dahlia is gorgeous!! Must swing by Lowes and pick one up.

    I'm trying my hand at gardening this year.. it's already stressing me out.

  7. The Shabby Princess says

    June 2, 2011 at 1:40 pm

    Girl, I have a black thumb! The only thing I've managed not to kill is a camelia that was gifted to me last year. I have killed everything else I've ever purchased. My neighbor has this gorgeous yard, every English garden-esque and I want that soooo bad, but, then I remember that I cannot care for plants. Sad face.

  8. Ashley says

    June 2, 2011 at 2:01 pm

    That Dahlia is gorgeous, I think I'll be picking some up after work!

    Your house is gorgeous, I love the style of it ๐Ÿ™‚

  9. erin vancura says

    June 2, 2011 at 2:02 pm

    one word- succulents. our entire courtyard is succulents, and i'm praying i can even keep THOSE alive! i ADORE the dahlia. its SO PRETTY!!! you better keep her alive!!

  10. megan says

    June 2, 2011 at 2:12 pm

    I love how all three of your pets match your haircolor. ๐Ÿ™‚

  11. natasha {schue love} says

    June 2, 2011 at 3:08 pm

    Your house is so so pretty! Love the red door and the new baskets. And love that the 3 were helping out. ๐Ÿ™‚

  12. Carolyn says

    June 2, 2011 at 4:43 pm

    I think it's so cute!!!

  13. Chicago Cuisine Critique says

    June 2, 2011 at 4:45 pm

    I know I have said this before, but your house is so cute!

  14. Jen says

    June 3, 2011 at 1:54 am

    So pretty! I need to add some color to my porch area. I just didn't want to invite bees to hang out that close to my door in case they come in. I don't get along with bees. Your helpers are adorable!

  15. jillian :: cornflake dreams. says

    June 3, 2011 at 6:41 pm

    love that flower photo! my fiance is the plant man of the house.. i usually end up over watering ๐Ÿ™
    xoxo jillian:: enter to win a leigh viner print!

  16. DSK Steph says

    June 5, 2011 at 5:33 pm

    I love the hanging baskets! Your house is really beautiful. ๐Ÿ˜€

  17. Erika Trevathan says

    June 5, 2011 at 9:50 pm

    Such a cute house! And I am the same way with plants. They have to be VERY tolerant of little watering:)

  18. KellyMichelle says

    June 6, 2011 at 4:43 pm

    I love the picture of the Dahlia, it is gorgeous. And I wanted to stop by and say that you won the versatile award at my blog today! Stop by and pick it up if you're interested ๐Ÿ™‚

  19. Michaela says

    June 7, 2011 at 5:03 am

    Oh my! So so cute. I love your house, your flowers and your helpers! (:

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