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Although this could very well be a picture of me finding a new treasure at a favorite nursery, it's actually an illustration by David Catrow for a children's book called Plantzilla.

Wednesday, September 30, 2015

Wednesday Vignette

Can someone help me change my tire?

The tire iron is right there on the seat, you can't miss it!  Funny, my truck was brand new when I went into the nursery.

It's not a pretty truck but it gets me where I need to go and is much more reliable than my previous vehicles. 


Do you have any WD-40?  I'm sure that's all that this tractor needs to start right up again. 

These were taken in the parking lot of Portland Avenue Nursery.  Evidently people like to shop here for long periods of time.  

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22 comments:

  1. AlanSeptember 30, 2015 at 7:07 AM

    You'll probably need a jump start too. Are the jumper cables under the seat?

    Strange how "junk" vehicles add so much to nursery ambience. Hard to say that about any other businesses.

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  2. AlisonSeptember 30, 2015 at 7:30 AM

    Hehe, thanks for the morning laugh. I haven't been to Portland Avenue in ages. Did you buy some new plants?

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    1. outlawgardenerOctober 1, 2015 at 8:52 PM

      A couple of heucheras and an ornamental cabbage.

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  3. AnonymousSeptember 30, 2015 at 7:44 AM

    You almost made me spit out my coconut oil(I oil pull every morning)because you made me laugh. Great post and a wonderful way to begin my day. Have a wonderful Fall Peter!!

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    1. outlawgardenerOctober 1, 2015 at 8:53 PM

      Glad it was only almost; wasted coconut oil isn't a good thing. Glad to make you laugh & wish you a wonderful fall as well!

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  4. danger gardenSeptember 30, 2015 at 8:57 AM

    I was thinking the same thing as Alan, what is it about nurseries and junk vehicles. Then I thought about the Cistus logo with the truck full of plants. Why don't they have a junk vehicle at the nursery?

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    1. outlawgardenerOctober 1, 2015 at 8:54 PM

      A junk vehicle at Cistus would take up way to much plant space!

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  5. khakiSeptember 30, 2015 at 10:22 AM

    Great shots! I love the rusted old farm equipment - something about it. Really nice captures!

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    1. outlawgardenerOctober 1, 2015 at 8:55 PM

      Thanks! I enjoy seeing rusted old farm equipment as well but don't have space for it in my little urban garden.

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  6. AnonymousSeptember 30, 2015 at 2:50 PM

    It's amazing how much time you can actually spend inside a nursery!

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    1. outlawgardenerOctober 1, 2015 at 8:56 PM

      There's so much interesting stuff to hold one's attention at nurseries!

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  7. chavlinessSeptember 30, 2015 at 3:36 PM

    I remember a flower and garden show where a rustic vehicle was "planted up" and another build as a chicken coup. Both ideas were spectacular.

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    1. outlawgardenerOctober 1, 2015 at 8:56 PM

      They can really do some great things with rustic vehicles!

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  8. Evan BeanSeptember 30, 2015 at 7:37 PM

    Nice photos, Peter. The blurriness around the edges is a neat effect. The first shot almost looks like a miniature model.

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  9. Anna KSeptember 30, 2015 at 7:43 PM

    Oh how fun! For a second there, I thought you were at Celestial - I remember them having all these cool old vehicles and tools. Have you been there lately?

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    1. outlawgardenerOctober 1, 2015 at 8:57 PM

      I haven't been to Celestial this year but have seen them and their plants at many sales.

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  10. Kris PetersonSeptember 30, 2015 at 10:08 PM

    They need a nice-sized skeleton - maybe with a big pumpkin head - sitting in the front seat of that truck.

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  11. UnknownOctober 1, 2015 at 2:50 PM

    Our across-the-street neighbors have three of those old trucks parked out front. Some geurilla planting seems to be in order.

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    1. outlawgardenerOctober 1, 2015 at 8:58 PM

      I agree and think you should document the process to share on your blog!

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