Fifteen years ago, my son Drew asked if he and Lucy could be married in my garden in Dearborn, Michigan. I was both honored and delighted. To prepare for the celebration, I divided my amaryllis bulbs into five planters, with three plants in each. I had wintered them while we were in Florida, and when we returned in the spring, I began watering them five weeks before the wedding.
Every single plant bloomed right on schedule, lining the aisle beautifully for the ceremony. It felt like a small miracle and a deeply meaningful part of that special day.
Later, when Ben and I moved to our condo in Florida, we brought one of the planters with us. Over time, that single planter grew to contain nine bulbs. I took it to The Garden Place in Estero, where I buy my plants and regularly take classes on gardening and plant care. Judy was incredibly kind and immediately took the planter apart, carefully counting all nine bulbs. She then replanted them using high‑quality soil mixed with perlite, ensuring they were well cared for and set up to thrive.
Now, I look forward to enjoying another fifteen years of growth and blooms from those same plants—each one holding a memory of family, love, and care passed along over time.
The Garden Place sponsors the Gulf Coast Garden Club, and I wanted to share this story as a wonderful example of how they support our gardening community. They offer far more than just plants and soil—they provide knowledge, generosity, and genuine help that enriches our gardening experiences.
