We go plant shopping! Yay!

Yesterday, we had the opportunity to hop on the bus and go to a plant nursery just outside of the city. We got great deals because the owners kids go to our school. We are so happy to fill some space on our huge balcony! We picked out some plants that would never survive the Washington weather.  So much fun! Here is what we got!

 This Bird of Paradise isn't quite ready to bloom but it reminded us of Tim's sister, Kim, who loves them

The plant above has a small red flower on the top. We don't know what it's called but the nursery owner called it a "Nurd" plant. HA! I smile at it every time I look at it!

This is a Hibiscus. I guess they get really huge here and always are blooming. We see some the size of trees on the way to work.

 We couldn't resist getting a banana plant...YES an banana plant. I don't know if we'll ever get fruit but supposedly, they give you great privacy on your deck or balcony. I think this one may need a name.

 We plan to train the Jasmine to go along our railing. This one reminds me of my parents because they used to have one that they would have to bring in for the winter. We won't have to do that here!

 Of course, I had to find some rosemary and basil. Now if I can find some Thyme I'll be set. They call is Zatar here and it's in everything!

 Okay Libby! Maybe I won't kill this creeping rosemary! It smells so nice here and grows like a weed. It is all along our walk to school. Along the water, I've already seen it bloom twice since we've been here!

 This one still blows my mind..yes a pomegranate tree! YES! we own a pomegranate tree!! Below is our first one!

 The cute little flowers on our table are called Ice Plants. When the sun goes down, the blooms shrivel up and look like your should take them off. The next morning, the blooms are back!

 Above is Hibiscus  Delaney picked out. This morning when we woke up it had a bloom on it. She was smiling so big. She was truly happy with her plant! It sits on her balcony outside of her bedroom.

 Janna's plant is below. It blooms cute little purplish blue flowers. It sits on her balcony outside of her bedroom.

All and all, we had a great Saturday outing. I loved getting my hands dirty today to plant them!