This morning the kids and I went over to Evergreen Home & Garden Showplace for a few things.  We like to spend a few extra minutes looking at the fish and walking through the garden gifts.   Anyway, they had some great prices on hanging plants.  They are BEAUTIFUL and full, and most of them are only $10!   The employee who talked with me said that any of the hanging plants that were regularly $19.99 are now $10.  They also have some gorgeous red geranium/white petunia hanging plants that were $30, now marked down to $15.  They are so full and colorful, perfect for your 4th of July cookout.  He gave me a good tip  on the geraniums — the smaller containers are on sale for $3, but the $10 hanging plants usually have 4 geraniums  in them, so if you’re planning to purchase keep that in mind.  You’ll also get some extra potting soil if you buy the hanging plant since it’s in such a big container.  This is a good reason to grab a few extra, right?

I also bought some of the spring bulbs they had out in the front.  They are 50% off which made gladiolas, lilies, and dahlias $2.99.   That was less than I was going to pay online and I really like supporting a local business.  It might be a little pricier than the other home stores, but everything I purchase from Evergreen is always outstanding.  Totally worth paying a little extra for good customer service and excellent plants.   Plus those Evergreen bucks add up and redemption time is in July!  I usually buy some huge wave petunias with my Evergreen bucks, and they last all the way until fall.

Evergreen is open from 8 AM to 8 PM Monday through Saturday, from 12 PM to 6 PM on Sunday.  Need directions?  Click here!  I went to the store on Riverport Road, but you could call and see if the other locations have the same deals.   Like Evergreen on Facebook for updates and good gardening tips.