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I didn't need these but...

Lowe's had a ton of hostas on clearance yesterday! I didn't need these! But they were only $3. What was I to do? I decided that I would restrict myself to two. I spent a good amount of time trying to narrow the selection to two. I consoled myself by basically selling them to everyone I saw in the clearance section. There were two people I overheard asking each other, "What are these?". Queue for me! I proceeded to convince them to buy several. I advised them that Guacamole was an excellent choice!

I ended up with Sum and Substance and Autumn Moon. Two other non-hostas found their way from the clearance rack into my cart as well. I do love a bargain.


Comments (14)

  • 7 years ago

    You held on to restrain . I am sure I would have had to take the bunch of them all

  • 7 years ago

    Oh, it was for a good saving! Love good bargain as well. I have one from Lowe's last year. Gypsy Rose and it grows in a container in case it is infected.

  • 7 years ago
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    Who could resist a $3.00 hosta? I am cautious about big box stores, but the only HVX plant I've had was a Gold Edger bought way back when HVX was a new thing.

  • 7 years ago

    Very cool, I have no idea how you showed such restraint. Maybe there's hope for me yet. How long have you been collecting/growing?

  • 7 years ago

    Steve, I think your property is a lot larger than mine. So I have to show more restraint. If I had more property, and if there were better sources for hostas here, I doubt you would see such restraint.

    I have had hostas for 20 years. My first one was a division from my great-grandmother's yard in Indiana. Then I purchased several varieties from the finest garden center: Kmart! My real "collecting" named varieties didn't really begin until 2014 when I purchased Great Expectations. Relatively speaking, I am probably considered a total noob.

  • 7 years ago
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    Lowe's here had 2 Guacamole..also $3..I passed in favor of 2 coleus..also $3..

    they're prettier in person..the sun wrecked my pics and caused my hydrangea to droop..should've taken pics a little later..Lowe's is fun..

  • 7 years ago

    Please tell me you passed on Guacamole because you already have Guacamole.

    I tried growing Hosta in southern California 17 years ago. Just moved into Hosta country summer of 2015. I think I'm just making up for lost time. We only have a half acre with some sunny terraces, so we might need a bigger boat.

  • 7 years ago
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    I have some unidentified ones (came with the house) that look so much like Guacamole that if they're not they're close enough haha..now I'm trying to be more particular..you've made up for lost time with lightning speed!..

  • 7 years ago

    I passed up Guacamole because yes, I already have one. Don_in_colorado gave me a nice big division a couple years ago and it's already HUGE.

    You have a half acre? OMG! I am so envious. My lot is very small. I really wish I had purchased a house with a larger lot when I bought this house. Now they are completely not affordable unless I move out of state which I probably will not. I'll just have to live vicariously through you all.

  • 7 years ago

    Popmama, I too have small lot. Gotta say I got few pitying glances at Hosta convention, Lol

  • 7 years ago

    Small lot for me too, but I have filled every shady spot with hostas. Now——popmama, you said Lowe’s right? Maybe when the rain stops (yes it’s raining again) I will make a little hosta run. :-)

  • 7 years ago

    There is a local nursery near me that has a good clearance sale on hostas. I'm waitinf for it and hope i can show some of your restraint.

    Autumn Moor or August Moon?


  • 7 years ago

    Hi old_dirt. The tag says August Moon.

    Hey if you have room for more than two, why show restraint? I wouldn't!