There are days, especially when it’s too hot to do anything, retirement can be BORING!!! Maybe I’ll write a blog post about retiring and moving into a new area at the same time – I don’t recommend it.
This morning I Googled ‘Best Garden Centres’ near me and an independent nursery called Meadow Farm Nursery on Hayling Island popped up. With nothing better to do today, I killed two birds with one stone and went garden center and local beach visiting.
I did wonder where I was going down a narrow road and negotiating a bin lorry, then a single track road but found Meadow Farm Nursey – delightful independent nursery and very soon was drawn into buying plants, I couldn’t help myself!
Lovers of Full Sun pot
1. Alternanthera – Purple Knight I bought two of these and read that it is a tropical plant and the colours are even stronger in full sun. Ideal for my baking south facing patio.
2. Nemesia – Aroma Rhubard and Custard. I always though ‘Wisley Vanilla’ was highly scented but the sweet fragrance of this plant wafted through the car all the way home, especially in the heat.
3. Angelonia – Archangel Raspberry. I came across Angelonia recently and have a white one in one of my posts with Black Velvet Petunias. It is another drought tolerant plant originating from Mexico.
So with new plants placed within a larger container (also new) and yet to be potted up, here is my ‘Lover of Full Sun’ pot sitting with the other patio pots and although joining the party late looks very much at home.
As for my visit to Hayling Island, well I found it a case of “Move along there, nothing to see”, but I did have a nice honey and ginger ice cream and there was a much appreciated cooling breeze off the sea.
