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As we were touring Renee Moog's garden, another visitor told me that I should go to Arbutus Garden Arts, which was just down the road. I had no idea we were close but it was a garden I was familiar with and always wanted to visit. A pleasant surprise! Norm Jacobs is the owner, and he showed us around and answered questions. The garden is also a nursery and he propagates the plants. However, he says that he is in the process of retiring. My friend Linda bought an absolutely stunning weeping snowbell tree. I managed to discipline myself and only left with a groundcover, Erigeron pulchellus 'Meadow Muffin'. The garden is stunning with winding pathways surrounded by packed borders of mostly conifers and Japanese maples. I was enamored by the most beautiful specimen of Sourwood Tree ( Oxydendrum arboreum ). I have one that seems to be stunted, but Mr. Jacobs told me that they need space for their root zone and do not like competition. This could be my problem, as mine is surrou...
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Taking advantage of the plant sales



This is what happens when you go to Lowe's on a Saturday morning in mid-August. They were practically giving things away. I came home with my truck loaded and spent less than $50. A pyramid trellis was marked down to $19.95 (from $69!) and the plants were either 99 cents or $1.99. Rudbeckia, coneflowers, barberry "Crimson Pygmy", hyssop and Loropetalum "Pixie" were among my finds. Most of the plants are in pretty good condition too. I felt like a kid in a candy store!
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  1. tinaAugust 16, 2008 at 3:10 PM

    What a deal! I will be looking for our stores to do markdowns soon.

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  2. JonAugust 16, 2008 at 5:01 PM

    Glad to see you hit a jackpot! Looks like some great finds and bargains for sure. I can relate to the 'kid in a candy store'. Hope I can find some deals like this around here like the place you found.
    Best regards, Jon at Mississippi Garden on 8-16-08

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  3. LesAugust 16, 2008 at 5:44 PM

    We have had the whole nursery on sale for a month now trying to make a little cash and make room for new stuff this fall. It always kills me to let the stuff go so cheap, but if someone is willing to come in and is willing to take care of the plant - who am I to complain.

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  4. JessAugust 16, 2008 at 6:18 PM

    Wow, great job! What great finds!

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  5. vicki johnsonAugust 16, 2008 at 7:33 PM

    Wow...what a great shopping score! You've tempted me to go see what I might find.

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  6. Philip BewleyAugust 17, 2008 at 6:21 AM

    Now that is my kind of shopping trip! what fun!

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  7. RhondaAugust 17, 2008 at 9:23 AM

    Your are so lucky..the nearest Lowes in 40 miles one way..don't get there much...but then it keeps me from spendin money..so that's the upside.

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  8. JeffreyAugust 17, 2008 at 1:06 PM

    OOOOOOOOOOOO lucky, lucky you!!!

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  9. MachelleAugust 17, 2008 at 4:28 PM

    Wow! I wish our Lowes store here in Athens had a sale like that going. I would have loaded up my truck as well.

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  10. RandyAugust 18, 2008 at 5:01 AM

    Addictive isn't it? :-)

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  11. SkeeterAugust 18, 2008 at 8:54 AM

    I must get my pick up to Lowes & Home Depot for some bargain shopping! Only problem is, we have three Lowes and two Home Depots in our area! We have rain coming from Tropical storm Fay so hopefully the start to the end of the drought.

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  12. AnonymousAugust 18, 2008 at 11:33 AM

    They haven't started marking them down yet here. I'll keep a lookout though. I love that tuteur you got. We have it at our Lowe's too.~~Dee

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  13. EveAugust 18, 2008 at 11:40 AM

    Good deals! I am hoping to take a trip around the stores and nurseries this weekend to see what is available. There is just no feeling in the world like finding that plant you want on sale cheap! : )

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  14. Niels PlougmannAugust 18, 2008 at 3:22 PM

    Oh - this I why I am happy that we do not have Plant Sales here!

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  15. DaveAugust 19, 2008 at 8:39 PM

    Wow, I'm headed to our local store tomorrow for some patio pavers. I always peek at those discount racks. I hope I can find some similar deals!

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  16. GailAugust 20, 2008 at 11:52 AM

    You are the keen shopper! Lucky you, I always miss the sales...I don't know where I am maybe blogging!

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  17. AnonymousAugust 27, 2008 at 4:31 PM

    Hey Phillip! You must have been on cloud nine that day. I know I would have been. This is the best time of the season to get deals like that, but you really raked in the deals! My problem is that I've overplanted EVERYWHERE and have no business buying plants now. Then, again.... ;-)

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  18. Lisa at GreenbowAugust 27, 2008 at 5:34 PM

    Have truck, will shop. It looks like you have a fine haul.

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  19. My Mother's GardenAugust 31, 2008 at 9:32 AM

    Our Lowes does the same thing $1.00 plants. I fill up the whole truck then have to come home and find "space" in an already too full garden. Don't you love it! It's like you can't imagine passing up a deal like that even if you have no space.
    My garden is constantly changing due to the new additions flowers :)
    What a joy!
    Love your Dutchman's Pipe vine! It really looks gorgeous!
    Enjoy today~
    Karrita

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