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Discussion in 'Houseplants' started by dooley, Dec 18, 2006.

  1. dooley

    dooley Super Garden Turtle

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    Yesterday, at the library, an older couple came into the library with a box of plants. Each plant was in a four inch pot and each pot was in a basket with bows tied on the handle. They gave a plant to each of the library workers that was there working. I received a tuberous begonia. There are two in the pot. The leaves are so shiny. One side is red and the other green with reddish edges. The book says they grow to 1 and 1/2 feet so I think I will need to repot it. But, for now it looks really nice on the end table. Dooley
     
    dooley, Dec 18, 2006
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  2. cajunbelle

    cajunbelle Daylily Diva

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    What a nice surprise, and I can't think of a better one than plants.
     
    cajunbelle, Dec 18, 2006
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  3. reggaefan

    reggaefan Official Poet Laureate

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    How thoughful of them Dooley. Still some nice people in the world.
     
    reggaefan, Dec 18, 2006
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  4. eileen

    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    Now that's what Christmas is all about!!! It brightens your day when someone does something nice like that doesn't it? :-D
     
    eileen, Dec 18, 2006
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  5. Frank

    Frank GardenStew Founder Staff Member Administrator

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    What a nice thing to do, it warms my heart to hear these stories. Richard hit the nail on the head in his post. Any chance of a pic Dooley?
     
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  6. glendann

    glendann Official Garden Angel

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    What a great gift.There are lots of nice people in this world.I have met quiet a few .I know your plant is beautiful.
     
    glendann, Dec 18, 2006
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  7. stratsmom

    stratsmom Flower Fanatic

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    That is so sweet! What kind & thoughtful people!
    I had an angel leaf begonia one time that LOVED my kitchen window. Unfortunately it didn't survive the move to the new house. I think we went from a south facing window to an east facing window, he didn't like it :'(
    Deanna
    :-D
     
    stratsmom, Dec 18, 2006
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