Saturday, June 25, 2011

Tough Terra Cotta

Finely particulated terra cotta lasts longer.  Water doesn't seep in & expand during a freeze.  At least in my zone.  Zone 6b, then 7, now 8; all without moving.  It does freeze here, ice & snow.  (Notice the meadow in my flagstone terrace, below.  It's obvious why I fell in love with Bunny Mellon's garden!)

 

I really wanted the pot, above.  4 to be exact, for boxwood.  They were sold only in 'sets'.
Ironically, it's been fun playing with a few of the smaller pots.
Foxglove, above, frosted with Chinese snowball petals.
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Foxgloves are done.  Next, small heirloom tomatoes.
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This is enjoyable beyond expectation, these little pots, thinking about what to put in them, or leave them empty, or move them....
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Garden & Be Well,     XO Tara
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I do pay attention to my wants/expectations vs. what truly occurs.  Adore these little surprises.  This terra cotta is from Asia.  Chose terra cotta for my pot 'theme'.
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3 comments:

  1. Vava (aka Virginia)June 25, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    Your verbiage is as good as your foliage. "The meadow" between flagstones. By jove, THAT'S what I am saying about ours! :)

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  2. AnonymousJune 25, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    Oh!! How do I get a meadow in my flagstones!! I adore that!!

    Southern California and mostly in the shade!

    Help!!!!!

    Penny

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  3. Maura @ Kisiwa Creek PhotographyJune 27, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    LOVE terra cotta. I don't have any large pots or fancy smaller ones...just the plain old pots but one day I'd like to have a couple of nice large ones off the future screened porch. I'm making my list and checking it twice ;)
    Maura

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