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By KK on Sep 4, 2007 in PMN, Homemaker, Gardener

In participation for Pinoy Moms Network Fam Pics- September 2007: Potted(anything potted)

Every Fall we make it a point to buy mums from our favorite family owned and operated local garden center. They sold these for 4 for $20(we were given a discount by the owner if we took 4). We enjoy them for 2.5 months or until frost. They are just beautiful. The prices went up this year to $8 per plant. I realized just now that they are called mums because “Chrysanthemums ” is a mouthful for some people. I grew up with my father growing them so I’m used to the big word .

Lil K is wearing her fancy dress given by one of our neighbors for her birthday. She was on her way to a costume party for Halloween.

I saw this elegant urn pot in our family’s favorite farm produce store and I instantly fell for it. I wanted it so bad that I chose it for my Mother’s Day present 4 years ago. For a thrifty mommy, it was a splurge and it needed a partner so I also advanced on my birthday present that year. I’m happy that I did because I enjoy them every time them. I plant a mini garden in it every spring. We buy the tiny plants so that it’s cheaper and just patiently wait for the flowers to fill in the pot.

Peace lilies are highly recommended by Fung Sui experts. They say it calms the space. Anything alive is good. This was a newly planted peace lily, I had to replant because the vent killed the former one during winter. They are very low maintenance plants and don’t need much sunlight. I just like having plants around the house because they are beautiful and absorb carbon dioxide then produce oxygen. The pot too has a story on it’s own. I bought it from a lady when we picked up things I won from Ebay, she asked me to offer something for it and I said $10. It’s a glazed ceramic pot and it costs $30+ brand new at the store. The Peace lily was bought from Walmart for $6. And yes, it’s still alive.

This potted citrus fruit mini tree is called: Calamansi. A native plant from the Philippines. The flavor and aroma is so unique but I can only get the frozen juice here. They are very rare to come by this part of the continent. I found this plant at Home Depot for $10. I saw it being sold on Ebay for $30/plant. It’s also being called “Calamundin.” It is still alive after a year and I am waiting for the fruits to ripen. We bring it in during the winter to save it from dying from frost.

We planted some tomato plants in pots last year and Lil K declared them as hers so that she can have a garden she can called her own.

I included this photo because I took it when we went on a family trip to Washington DC’s Air and Space museum. I wanted to take this one home with me. It’s made of cast iron and it would have been too heavy on the subway.

These urns were just begging to be photographed. Also from our family trip to Washington DC. They look so elegant with their well manicured topiaries.

For more photos, check out these ladies potted pictures:

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17 Comment(s)

julie | Sep 3, 2007 | Reply

Nice photos, Tina.I love the live plants though I can’t grow them,no matter how hard I try. My potted photos are up too.

So, it is called Peace Lily, I also have a photo of that, one of my mother’s many potted plants, but it was not in my potted entries.

Take care and have a great week!
raqgold | Sep 3, 2007 | Reply

i love the pots, too!
feng | Sep 4, 2007 | Reply

love those elegant pots. and photos were taken from different place pa pala at that.
KK | Sep 5, 2007 | Reply

Hi Teacher Julie,
Thanks. I used to make excuses like “I’m a brown” thumb so that my father won’t give me the chore to water our plants.

Hi Raq, Thanks.

Hi Feng, thanks. The black ones? It’s in a different place alright, since I don’t live in a castle .
Belle | Sep 5, 2007 | Reply

you were able to grow kalamansi tree where you live? i wonder if i can grow it here.

your daughter is so adorable. she knows how to pose for the camera.

your tomato plant is loaded.
Rach | Sep 6, 2007 | Reply

Hi Tina. Beautiful photos. Lil’looks like a real princess in her dress.

My husband planted calamansi in our backyard and my son loves picking them when they are ready.

I like the photo of Lil’K with the tomato plant. She’s so pretty.
marie | Sep 6, 2007 | Reply

What a pretty model! Aga naman ng Halloween? Nice pics of the plant too.
Kongkong622 | Sep 6, 2007 | Reply

$30 for a calamansi plant?!? How expensive!! And to think you can get it here dirt cheap.

Nice photos!! And LilK looks perfect in her costume. She blends well with the flowers. Like a real princess
analyse | Sep 7, 2007 | Reply

wow, so you have a calamansi plant over there! wish i could find one here, kahit brown thumb pa ko, ill get it hehe.. nice photos and i really salute you for being a ‘green’ thumb momma..
lady cess | Sep 7, 2007 | Reply

beautiful pots and plants. im amazed at the calamansi and tomato, you see, im having difficulty going them from a pot, and yours are bearing lovely fruits
Lynn | Sep 7, 2007 | Reply

Wow! Your pictures and the post that go with them are wonderful! I especially like the post about peace lilies. I’m not into Feng Shui but since they will look cozy in a corner inside the house, I’d like to check out those.
KK | Sep 7, 2007 | Reply

Hi Ate Belle,
I’m sure you can grow them there. You just have to check with the local plant quarantine because on Ebay they note that it can’t be shipped to Florida, Arizona and Texas. I don’t know for what reason. I guess it’s because they are scared that it’s not a native plant and wouldn’t want over propagation. Thanks for the compliment on Lil K, it’s rare opportunity to get genuine smile. I can’t just tell her to smile.

Hi Raq,
Thank you. You are so lucky to have a calamansi plant in your backyard. I really miss the scent and the taste. Even my husband likes it so much, one time we made “pakyaw” at the Filipino store and she was selling it per piece for $0.25 each! I bet Yohan loves to pick them for you.

Hi Ate Marie, Thank you. It’s from last years .
KK | Sep 7, 2007 | Reply

Hi KongKong,
Yes, isn’t it insane? I took calamansi for granted when I was in the Philippines too until I came here and missed them. Thanks for the compliments.

Hi Analyse,
Thanks for the salute, at ease! I hope you find one. About being a brown thumb, I used to say that too. Just read the labels.

Hi Lady Cess,
That’s how it looked like when it was new. It has fruits now. I was concerned that it’s flower’s my not get pollinated.
KK | Sep 7, 2007 | Reply

Hi Lynn,
Thank you, it really doesn’t need a whole lot of care. I just water the peace lily when the leaves begin to droop which is like every two weeks around here.
chateau | Sep 9, 2007 | Reply

Hi Tina! I love your potted photos!
I didn’t know that plant is called peace lily. I have a pot now by the stairs…
Uy, calamansi! I hear nga it’s a rare find in US and Europe. My friend in Germany buys powdered calamansi by the jars for cooking when she comes home to Pinas.
Hay, I have lots of potted photos, pero i wasn’t able to join this round. Next month!
KK | Sep 9, 2007 | Reply

Hi Chateau,
Thanks! Calamansi in powdered form? I haven’t seen one of those. I know about the syrup but I stopped buying from the Filipino store because it has high sugar content. Sayang maybe it’s a good idea to put your stuff in draft mood when you get the time and just submit it when the time comes.
Leah | Sep 10, 2007 | Reply

I also missed the this round at PMN. We have lots of potted plants indoors and most if not all of them are in a pot similar to the one holding your peace lilies.

All beautiful. Love the mums. Your doorway looks inviting.