Empty flower pots mean winter is coming

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  1. margie12u

    margie12u In Flower

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    Hello everyone, Well I was looking at Zinnia's Garden a minute ago, She was showing her empty flower pots, It's so sad to see those flower pots empty, That can't mean anything but it's time for winter, no more playing in the dirt and seeing everyone's gardens, Oh well I guess it's just me It just gave me a sad moment. But it won't be long and I will be starting my overwinter seeds, I have never done it so I am excited about that. You all have a nice evening.

    Margie



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  3. Kay

    Kay Girl with Green Thumbs

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    I am also sad about empty flower pots.. :'(
    I have been emptying, cleaning, and putting them away. To wait for another spring...
     
  4. eileen

    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    I've been doing the very same thing. The greenhouse is almost empty as I picked the last of the peppers just a few days ago. Now it's time to browse through all those seed catalogues and wish for spring so that I get get sowing again.
     
  5. dooley

    dooley Super Garden Turtle

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    I emptied the flower pots and tubs I had sitting in the backyard this morning. I was ready for a rest when we went to the 'Peter Pan' show this afternoon. I emptied them into the backyard and raked it down flat. I'll put some grass seed there and hope it makes us a better yard in the spring. Chance likes the bigger yard we made for her. She'll like the grass too until I begin filling pots next spring. dooley
     



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  6. Netty

    Netty Chaotic Gardener Plants Contributor

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    No Margie, it isn't just you. I get sad when my flower pots get emptied too :(
     
  7. Sjoerd

    Sjoerd Mighty Oak

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    I find it a bit sad too in a way...but I have so much to plan, that I am sure the feeling will soon fade. Hang in there...and good luck with your winter planting.
     
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    Droopy Slug Slaughterer Plants Contributor

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    The sight of empty pots makes me sad too. :(

    The summer went by too quickly. Or rather, the winter arrived too early. I've got both empty pots and pots that are frozen solid. I've put them upside-down in hope of slightly warmer weather so I can empty them, but since we've got even colder weather forecast I guess they're going to sit like that until spring. *sigh*
     
  9. Zinnia

    Zinnia Seedling

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    Thanks for checking out my pics! I am new on the site,and I actually stumbled upon the speaking of my empty pots:-( I like to look at them as new beginnings! And the wheel barrel with water "Gardener's Reflections"......(if you look close enough you can see the trees reflections)but in another sense reflections on past gardening. I took those before I moved... now I have a clean slate of property to make my own. Happy planting, imagining,gardening, junking and planning for my empty pots (and empty gardens) at my new house! :stew2:
     
  10. herbmate

    herbmate New Seed

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    I feel for you guys I can't say I know what it is like, since I live in Florida we get to have planters and actual gardens all year
     

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