The National Arboretum had an activity in the herb garden yesterday for making nosegays and other information about herbs. Being the plant geeks that we are, we decided to go. Except it was raining. But the sun kept peeking out and we kept hoping the rain was over… So we headed down the road, figuring we could go wander somewhere else and inside if it rained.
And right before we got to the exit for the Arboretum, there was lightning and the heavens literally opened up on us. Shockingly, we decided to go to the mall instead. But holy crap, was that the worst drive I’ve ever had to take. Up on all these bridges and ramps with the wind blowing and the rain cascading. I could barely see the cars in front of me, but I could see the trees being blown onto the bridge all too well. But there was no place to pull over to stop, so I just had to keep going.
We did get to the mall safely. More importantly, we escaped the mall without buying anything and since the sun was out and the rain was gone, we headed back out to the Arboretum to see if it was still open. And after a few detours, we arrived at the Arboretum to closed gates. Oh well, maybe next time.
I did end up buying stuff… sadly. But wouldn’t you know it, my mom LOVES that pot.
But you didn’t buy it at the mall – at least not THAT mall.
Hee. I knew your mom would love it. Have you figured out what you’re going to put in it?
I’m thinking a geranium and some coleus (I might have to dig up one from the front). It’s really awesome, but at the same time, I just don’t have enough time to take care of all of these plants it seems. We’ll see… I’m unwilling to commit to a watering system without any idea of the UK situation.
I completely understand that. Any idea on when you’ll hear about the UK thing?
I’m kind of flabbergasted by how little I’ve had to water my plants so far this year. I’ve got fewer pots than you, but even so, the only I’m watering on even a daily basis is my gardenia. I think everything else is gonna wind up drowning with all this rain.