Did you know that Mother's Day is the busiest day for garden stores? It seems obvious, right? I must have known this on some level, but it didn't occur to me until I actually went out to buy plants.

My garden store of choice is Garden Fever. They have intelligent staff, a great selection, and as it turns, the ability to continue functioning when they are swamped.

My primary reason for visiting was to get stakes for my peonies which were in dire need. Once I was there, I couldn't help buying several other items. There goes my fun money budget for the month.

This Salem Rosemary had such a nice scent, I got four to run the front walkway.

Tomatoes are a given. I got two varieties: Early Girl and Celebrity.