It has been a quiet weekend here, and for most of it the
weather has been fairly pleasant.
I decided to do a Google search to see what local garden
centres we had around the area – I usually shop at the big commercial places,
but wondered if there were any privately owned ones still around.
That is how I discovered The Plant Barn.
Visiting it was a bit like stepping back in time, to what
garden centres used to be like many years ago. A lot of the plants are propagated by the owners and the place itself
sprawls out into little hidden areas that are so much fun to fossick through.
Under some trees, tucked into a back corner, I found the
daphne I have wanted for ages and also an old-fashioned purple violet.
It was lovely to see this monarch butterfly sunning itself among
the plants.
It is almost time to make dinner. We usually have something easy on a Sunday
night, and tonight it is going to be scrambled egg on toast.
Margaret 😊
What a wonderful place to find, Margaret.... is it in Hamilton proper? The weather here today has been overcast and cold, again.
ReplyDeleteScrambled eggs on toast sounds wonderful - we are having soup and toast :) Winter food!
Blessings
Maxine
Hi Maxine. I looked up their address - it is 78 Alison Street here in Hamilton - and discovered I have their name wrong! They are actually called The Plant Place (my bad, LOL). Mxx
DeleteThanks Margaret - that is appreciated. Maxine
DeleteOh, that sounds great. Pity it isn't close.
ReplyDeleteAnd it's always good to be able to patronize small businesses of this sort.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great place and a great find! There are less and less private green houses.
ReplyDeleteThere are a few of those privately owned garden centres left here too. Such a delight this time of year!
ReplyDeleteHow lovely to wander around there and find treasures!
ReplyDeleteThat looks like a great place to wander around and find plants you've been looking for. I have the feeling you'll be going back there again. GM
ReplyDeleteWhat a find! We have just been discussing nurseries like that (and fashion trends in plants).
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