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Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Mums the word...

Hey there all you "can't wait for Fall" peeps,
look what I found this afternoon at Lowe's!




the first batch of mums for the season.




My big planter next to the garage door was really ready for a change. The verbena had stopped flowering and the rest looked so tired. (sort of like me by the end of the summer) So the geraniums will be transplanted into containers in the back, joining in with some of their friends . Wacky me, I decided to go with a varied look in this container.

I just couldn't help myself.

Let the party begin...


joining in at these parties:


xoxo,
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22 comments:

  1. Penny @ Penny's Vintage HomeAugust 21, 2012 at 5:33 PM

    Thanks for the inspiration!! I have lots of "tired" flowers that need to go bye, bye!!! I'm headed to Lowes! Hugs, Penny

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  2. ℳartina @ Northern NestingAugust 21, 2012 at 5:45 PM

    All my plants are looking tired from all the heat we had this summer. I started cutting a lot of our perennials back last week, much sooner then I normally would! I love mums and yours look great in that planter!

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  3. Shenita @ Embellishments by SLRAugust 21, 2012 at 5:50 PM

    Debra, love these mums! I wish I could put some out now. Everything is starting to look a little stressed, at this point. It's still a little warm for mums, here; but I'm living vicariously through you!

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  4. Susan FreemanAugust 21, 2012 at 6:02 PM

    I noticed the large shipments of mums coming to town this past weekend. Such beautiful colors and they really have me dreaming of fall despite the high temps and smokey skies from all of the wildfires. Your pic is beautiful!!

    Hugs,
    Susan and Bentley

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  5. CynthiaAugust 21, 2012 at 6:32 PM

    I can't wait to get my mums but it is too soon for NJ. They wouldn't last that long with the heat.

    Cynthia

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  6. Julie MarieAugust 21, 2012 at 6:45 PM

    Oooh Debra, you KNOW I am one of those Fall lovin' peeps like you!... your new mum is gorgeous!... my Summer pots have all pooped and so have I... I will toss mine out and head to Lowes tomorrow!... can't wait to get my broomrake back out on my porch (I never un~decorated it from last Autumn!)... enjoy your new mums... our temps are FINALLY going to lower down tonight and thunderstorms predicted... I can hardly wait!... I know I can always count on you to show and tell about the most beautiful Season there is... xoxo Julie Marie

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  7. Sweet European DreamsAugust 21, 2012 at 8:19 PM

    Very fun! My Texas bluebonnets are at their peak here in Colorado, so I don't have the heart to replace them yet. Our cool mornings here are a sure sign that fall is on the way!

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  8. Mary Palumbo CollingsAugust 21, 2012 at 8:44 PM

    So excited for Fall... love the mums.
    Ciao, Mary

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  9. NanaDianaAugust 21, 2012 at 8:58 PM

    I can't wait to see them all abloom. I need to get some this year before they are all picked over- xo Diana

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  10. AnonymousAugust 21, 2012 at 9:07 PM

    So pretty!I can't wait to get some too! It's still so hot in Georgia; I'm not sure they would make it. Lovely!

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  11. AnonymousAugust 21, 2012 at 9:24 PM

    Such pretty mums and o many colors. I have one mum that has been throwing out flowers for awhile, but soon the real show will begin. Hoping that you have a good week.

    Yael from Home Garden Diggers

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  12. Amy KinserAugust 21, 2012 at 10:17 PM

    So happy to see more signs of fall.

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  13. UnknownAugust 21, 2012 at 10:23 PM

    Got myself some orange ones yesterday! :D I just love the way they smell! :) Right on!

    Hugs,

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  14. Sweet Cottage DreamsAugust 21, 2012 at 11:08 PM

    oh yes! i cannot wait for the fall flowers! so tired of the hot days o' summer and ready for the coolness of fall.

    xo
    becky

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  15. Linda @ Itsy Bits And PiecesAugust 21, 2012 at 11:50 PM

    Beautiful, Debra...and I admit...I've put mums in already, too!

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  16. Linda@Coastal CharmAugust 22, 2012 at 10:14 AM

    I guess that Fall will be here soon:)

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  17. Stan and Jody GabaraAugust 22, 2012 at 1:27 PM

    Debra, Gorgeous mums! I love your big pot and your new flowers are perfect for fall. Thank you for always commenting on my blogs, it means a lot to me.

    Jody

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  18. On Crooked CreekAugust 22, 2012 at 3:54 PM

    Debra,
    Yeah!!! I, also, went to Lowe's looking for mums. None in yet! I came home with a new indoor plant instead. Told "Mr. Ed", " I need something green to view"!!! I'm done with brown! Thanks for showing your mums!!! I'll be watching closely for their arrival here on the Prairie!
    Fondly,
    Pat

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  19. AnneAugust 22, 2012 at 6:37 PM

    Debra,
    I'm not ready LOL! But LOVE the inspiration!
    xx
    Anne

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  20. farmhouse-storyAugust 23, 2012 at 5:25 PM

    i was just thinking about mums, and boy, do i need new flowers!

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  21. DonnaAugust 27, 2012 at 7:24 AM

    Oh, I hear you! I can't wait to replace my wilting, non flowering petunia in front of the house with some mums! It's still a tad muggy here in New England - I'm waiting for it to really start feeling like FALL!... Donna

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  22. Zane WooderDecember 14, 2012 at 10:52 AM

    I want to hang out one day in your garden and see all the beautiful flowers you grow. That would be super fun.


    -Zane

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