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To: Diana in Wisconsin

I was at a Wal-Mart last month and they had plants much reduced to clear them out.

I found a pathetic looking rhododendron for $4 and took it home.

That thing has thrived like no other nursery plant I have bought yet. Within a couple of weeks, it more than doubled in size. My little $4 Wal-Mart plant.

You just never know.


40 posted on 08/06/2023 9:24:19 AM PDT by metmom (He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus.)
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To: metmom

I bought a 4.00 phalaenopsis orchid at Walmart this spring. New growth on two stalks.


43 posted on 08/06/2023 6:55:04 PM PDT by MomwithHope (Forever grateful to all our patriots, past, present and future. )
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To: metmom
Plants have a natural will to survive and can really surprise us!

Red Kuri squash that decided to grow on a vine that was scooting around in my wall of pole beans!

It was about 6 feet off the ground so I am giving it some additional support until the skin has hardened and I can safely pick it!

44 posted on 08/06/2023 7:03:18 PM PDT by Pete from Shawnee Mission (6B KS/MO border 76 F )
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To: metmom

I grew most tomatoes from seed but did grab four plants from Lowes that were on sale. Regular price was $7.99 per plant but they put all the runts on a table 4 for $12. They’re later than my seed grown but doing fine and all have green fruit on them now. Early Girl, Cherokee Purple, Brandywine and Black Cherry.


56 posted on 08/07/2023 10:43:36 AM PDT by Pollard (The US government has US citizens as political prisoners!)
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