This is what I said to myself, when some elderly friends of mine said they were going to throw the Azalea in the trash.
Instead I said " really, but it is still looking so good" they then asked me if I would like it. " I sure would " I replied.So here it is, all potted up in a nice new large pot, with the required amount of Azalea fertilizer added to the potting mix. It should now be a happy little plant.
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I am glad you caught them tossing it away. It is so pretty too. Great free plant Jennifer.
I do hope the azalea thrives for you and gives you pleasure since you saved it's life.
I get pleasure just knowing others are growing veges and plants and getting health benefits from the exercise and eating their home grown fruit and nuts and veges. Well done Kiwi!
Very nice rescue. That lucky azalea was waiting for you to come along.
Well done!
I'm a plant-saver, too!
It's very pretty, glad you rescued it!
Great rescue!!
Hi KeeWee, another plant rescued and resusitated!
People throwing plants away blows my mind. Good for you!! It's a beauty!
Great save and it is thriving beautifully!! Wonderful!
And a happy gardener too! Nice going Jennifer. Actually when I saw your title I thought, "Oh I bet she's referring to this chilly weather and the threat of snow in some places." I like your reference better although I have to admit I would like somebody to whine and complain with me. Just kidding.
It looks way to happy to be thrown away. I'm glad you saved it! I have a hydrangea that's over 10 years old that was a save like that. It has been faithfully blooming ever since.
I hope some of MY friends would give me that opportunity too! Very lovely azaleas. Enjoy it! They will reward you!
Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving nice words!
It's hard to believe that people throw away a perfectly good plant...what a shame. Kudos to you for rescuing it. It's lovely!
I hate to see a plant thrown out too. Plants respond so well to a little kindness. Wonder why they thought it should be thrown out? Good save on your part.
The plant will be thankful and swell with enthusiasm given another chance. ~bangchik
What a lucky little rescued azalea! I haven't tried to grow one yet, but they do come in such lovely colours, so I will have to try it at some stage. I've just been exploring your lovely blog for the first time and loved the tulips and the hummingbird too!
KeeWee - this was a most egregious crime! I have pined over azaleas and rhododendron .. with no luck growing them so far. I even stopped buying them because I felt so guilty about their lifespan in my hands!!
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