Katelyn Brooke

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15 May

One of my favorite things every year at the beginning of May is buying annuals with my mom and my grandma.  I just love nurseries.  On Mother’s Day we went to the nursery and bought annuals for the flower pots in our yard.  My mom is always a good sport about letting me pick out some of the combinations and this year we tried a few new ones.  I get really excited about it.

When we got back, my brother and I worked in the yard for a few hours.  I planted all the pots, and I was a happy camper.

They might not look like much yet, but I’m so excited to see how they fill up the pots as the summer goes on. I just love this time of year!

What’s your favorite flower?  I have an emotional attachment to this hydrangea in my parents’ yard.  It never seems to get any bigger, but I think that’s part of the appeal.  It’s like the little engine that could.  Hydrangeas are my favorite in general, but for the pots I love those little superbell things and the verbena, too.  Trailing flowers make me happy.

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  1. Kristin says

    May 15, 2012 at 1:19 pm

    Kindred spirits! I adore hydrangeas, and my yard is full of them. Counting the days until they bloom :-)

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  2. Anna says

    May 15, 2012 at 2:55 pm

    So lovely! I'm glad to find another flower/garden enthusiast. My favorite flowers are peonies. My mom has lots of them and I adore them. Do you have any vegetables/fruits?

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  3. Clare says

    May 15, 2012 at 5:10 pm

    I love visiting nurseries and planting annuals, too! My husband and I always have fun working in our garden :) I think my faves are hydrangeas or gardenias!

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  4. Lisa // Elembee, Etc says

    May 15, 2012 at 5:14 pm

    So pretty! I do NOT have a green thumb. Seriously, I killed an aloe vera plant. Sad but true.

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  5. Real Food Runner says

    May 15, 2012 at 9:08 pm

    So pretty!

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  6. Amber Epperson says

    May 15, 2012 at 9:52 pm

    My favorite flower is hydrangea, but I cannot grow those here in Florida. So I settle for Begonias. Love the pictures!

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  7. Amy @ At the Pink of Perfection says

    May 15, 2012 at 10:35 pm

    These pictures make me smile! I do not have a green thumb. At all.

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  8. Jayme and Mendi says

    May 16, 2012 at 9:07 am

    Hey Kate! We did the same thing this past weekend. I give my mom some sort of plant/flower for Mother's Day every year because she loves to tend to her yard. This year I bought her a Mandevilla on a climbing trellis. While I was there, I bought some flowers for myself too. ;) Verbena, Lobelia and some sweet potato vine. They're now happily residing in containers on my deck.

    Hope you're having a wonderful week!

    Mendi @ Her Late Night Cravings

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  9. Clair says

    May 16, 2012 at 9:33 am

    So so pretty! We have no outdoor space, so I am really jealous of everyone's flower and garden posts lately! I've just managed to not kill a couple of houseplants so far.

    Daffodils are my favorite, but I really love all bulbs. And I have to admit, dandelions always, always make me happy.

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  10. Gaby says

    May 16, 2012 at 3:23 pm

    They look so pretty! I can't wait to have a garden one day. I think my favourite flowers are peonies, that and hydrangeas. x

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  11. Sarah says

    May 16, 2012 at 4:46 pm

    These are great shots! Im working on my green thumb in my yard…its slowly coming along! Now if my lillies would just bloom Im be much happier!

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  12. Ben & Cassie says

    May 16, 2012 at 8:57 pm

    This might be stupid because everyone should know how to do this, but i would have no idea where to even start! Maybe a tutorial on this one day? It just looks like the cutest thing to have at your front door!

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  13. Ben & Cassie says

    May 16, 2012 at 8:57 pm

    This might be stupid because everyone should know how to do this, but i would have no idea where to even start! Maybe a tutorial on this one day? It just looks like the cutest thing to have at your front door!

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  14. BeckyJo606 says

    May 16, 2012 at 9:24 pm

    The flowers look so great! Maybe you could come to my yard next!? ha! We are going to be adding at least one flower bed to our yard so I need to get to work sooner rather than later!

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  15. Naomi says

    May 17, 2012 at 10:58 am

    Hydrangeas are my favorite too!! I loved that they were everywhere in the town we used to live in. I can't wait until we find a more permanent home for ourselves so I can plant one!

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