Saltwater Sounds Weekly: Garden Shows and Shopping
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Hello there and welcome to another week of Saltwater Sounds. I’m so happy AND grateful for you taking the time to be here.
What a great week we had over at Shiplap and Shells! I can’t remember the last time I did so many things in one week.
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Far West Show
Have you heard of this show in Portland, Oregon? I hadn’t until a friend of mine who used to own our local nursery invited me to go.
This is what the website states: “With nearly 300 exhibitors, Farwest is your ticket to the nursery and retail garden center industry. Whether you’re a grower, retailer, wholesale buyer, supplier, or landscape professional, you’ll find that Farwest offers you the complete trade show experience”.
There were so many unique displays and booths at the show.
Don’t you love how they placed green plants all around and in this vintage car? It was my favorite display in the entire show.
Of course, there were plants and flowers, but other booths offered pottery. There were containers for plants, fountains, birdbaths, and more to see from several vendors.
The new plants and flowers for next year were at the show.
Check out the Echinacea Double Scoop Watermelon Deluxe variety. I think I’m in love!
I even saw pumpkins and gourds at one of the booths.
There were some of my favorite brands at the show, including Proven Winners, Monrovia, and Kellogg Gardens. I met so many people from the industry and can’t wait to share some of their products with you in the future.
Fall Container Garden Shopping
On the way home we decided to stop at a nursery in Olympia called Bark and Garden to look for plants and flowers for my fall containers.
I think I actually love my fall planters more than summer containers. I’ve always been drawn to the deep purples, burgundy, and dusty roses mixed with gorgeous greens.
I’ll be working on some new containers I received from DutchCrafters this week. So I will definitely be showing you how gorgeous the fall plants look in my new containers.
Costco Bulbs and Mums
I never thought I’d be buying mums in August but that’s just what you have to do when you’re buying anything for the garden from Costco.
When it comes to my spring bulbs around the cottage garden, I will buy them from Breck’s Bulbs, Longfield Gardens, or another reputable brand.
But since I’m growing most of my tulip and daffodil bulbs in the raised beds in my cut flower garden and usually toss them after the season to make room for my summer seedlings, Costco is the perfect choice.
And the fact that I’m buying hundreds of them makes this a more cost-effective way to go.
The tulip, daffodil, and allium bulbs were $13.99. And the mums were $15.99. I only bought one of them because it’s probably a bit too soon for me.
I did like the fact that most of them were just starting to bud so there was still a lot of life in them.
Around the Garden
As you can probably tell, I didn’t spend much time in the garden this week.
But what I did notice was that the Sedum Autumn Joy is starting to change color to a beautiful dusty rose now that we’re getting closer to the fall season.
The hydrangeas are starting to turn from a white flower head to a rose-colored bloom. Soon I will be cutting them to take in a dry.
Asters are finally starting to bloom now as well.
I’ll also be cutting statice, globe amaranth, and strawflower to take in for drying.
What I’m Using in My Garden Right Now
Around Our Beach Cottage
It’s that time when I have packed away all the summer and cleaned my spaces before starting to decorate for fall.
As a blogger, I start decorating earlier than I usually want to, but it’s fun to share my fall tours and hopefully share some inspiration with you before you start decorating. I will be sharing my fall home tour on the blog on September 6th so stay tuned!
SHOP MY FALL HOME DECOR FAVORITES HERE
What I’m Loving Right Now
Afloral Vases on Sale
From the Blog
12 Best Plants for Fall Planters and Container Gardens
Now that autumn is almost here, it’s time to refresh your window boxes, containers, and flower pots. Let me show you 12 of the best plants for fall planters. I’ll also share why they are a perfect choice for your container gardens… CONTINUE READING.
15 Ways to Prepare Your Garden for the Fall Season Transition
Have you started thinking about what needs to be done in the garden as we get closer to fall, and before the first frost of the season? Today I’m sharing tips and ideas to help you start preparing your garden for fall…CONTINUE READING.
SHOP GARDEN SUPPLIES AND TOOLS
My Favorite Inspiration Around the Web This Week
This Ashland Avenue House.
How to host a casual outdoor potluck party.
This fabulous fall floral decor.
Easy ways to transition from summer to fall home decor.
This easy no-sew DIY tutorial.
This cottage-style home with European touches.
How to make DIY lavender sugar.
This refreshing watermelon crush recipe.
Fall Candle Favorites from Antique Candle Co.
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Wishing a wonderful week ahead,
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OMG, people are so creative, aren’t they? That car with all the succulents is really something! And I love seeing your room cleaned; we all need to do more of that. Great post, Kim!
Thanks for being here Ann. You should have seen all the people taking pictures of that car with all the plants. It was quite the photo opportunity!
OMG, all of those beautiful planters at the show!! I love the watery blue/teal ones! Costco has the best mums and Fall planters, hands down the best deal around. I had good luck with their bulbs this year.
I’ve had good luck with them too Jennifer. The only thing I get nervous about is storing them for so long and the possibility of getting moldy.
Sounds like an incredible week. The garden show looked like so much fun. I. Have never heard of it. Hugs to you.
Thanks Renae! It’s more of a show for wholesalers but still got so much out of it. Hugs right back at you.