Tuesday, May 30, 2017

Oh my! This is gonna be fun...

I knew there was a shipment from a friend in Denver on it's way to me, but I had no idea what exactly was coming my way. The box was so light as I carried it inside...

Hmm...

Oh my! A box full of Tillandsia!? How did I get so lucky?

My friend Shelia in Denver (Shelia Schultz aka one of the Denver Dirty Girls) is moving, a big move, and out of the country move. I knew she sold off her amazing plant collection, but I had no idea she had this many Tillandsia.

She decided rather than to sell them, she'd buy them airfare to other gardens...and this is just 1/3 of her collection. Two other lucky people also had a shipment show up at their door.

Thank you Shelia! I've been scheming on exactly what I'm going to do with my riches... I can't wait to make it happen! Maybe someday you can come visit them...

Weather Diary, May 29: Hi 72, Low 54/ Precip 0"

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17 comments:

  1. Wow! Lucky you! I love the idea that instead of selling them off she bought them airplane tickets.

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    1. Me too, and not just because I'm one of the lucky recipients.

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  2. Plant people are the best! Sheila just proved it again with her generosity.

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    1. Imagine if we somehow managed to elect a President with gardening experience...

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  3. How awesome is that? Looking forward to seeing how you use them!

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  4. Oh my, lucky you!! Looking forward to seeing what you'll do with them!

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  5. Selling my cacti and succulent collection was tough because I had only kept my faves, luckily they all found great homes at the CO C& S Society sale at the Denver Botanic Gardens. I knew early on my T's would go to plant loving homes of my choice. I made the right decision and they will all be very happy living in areas that actually have humidity! Like everyone that understands Loree's ability to create beauty, I can't wait to see what she does with her gift!

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    1. They went outside on Monday, and as though to welcome them it misted/drizzled all day yesterday. Thank you Shelia, for the gift and that that last line in your comment above.

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    2. I received a complimentary gift box and so far have no idea what I am going to do with all of them. A couple are destined for my 'Tillandsia Ficus', but now I have to put on my thinking cap. I'm going to keep them happy until find a permanent solution. Sheila shows how gardeners are the best! :)

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  6. What a great collection! I imagine your head is spinning with ideas.

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  7. What a great surprise, though I must admit they never really look like plants. to me. Strange creatures.

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    1. Really? You crack me up. So do you have any?

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  8. Looks like you hit the mother lode... enjoy!

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  9. It's only right that your generosity comes back to you.

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