planting

I'm a mommy! Look:

I don't remember what I planted, but it's growing. So exciting! I've done a lot more, too -- mostly in pots, but a lot in the beds in the front of the house.

bought from Craigslist.org for $10. I love it!

the decorated pots are from a series sold at TJ Maxx and Home Goods. I love the colors and details.

got the fleur de lis spike at Pier 1. I could live in that store.

the huge dahlia will live for a while, I hope -- at least through our party next weekend.

A lady who apparently lives on our street (never seen her before) gave us some hostas last night, and I might be getting more of those and some daisies from other people. What I really want are trees, so I joined a Yahoo! group called the Metro Detroit Plant Exchange, and another called Ferndale Freecycle. Hopefully the members in those can help me out -- and hook me up!