Costco: Begonia Flower Plant Fail!

 

pc: Costco

I ordered these pre-planted Begonias from Costco's website in late April 2022. Beautiful! I also ordered Oriental Lillies. 

I had in mind the perfect spot for these Begonias by my front door. I was very hopeful after reading Costco's online description:

Put this planter outside after the last frost for summer color. The easiest way to create stunning natural displays in your outdoor spaces; no green thumb needed. These begonias produce overflowing double ruffled blooms in bright colors. Begonias are continuous bloomers meaning  you will enjoy their flowers until first frost. For the best results, remove spent blooms to promote new buds and fertilize monthly. Open the lid, add water and watch nature explode into a remarkable long lasting display of color.

Both plants arrived soon after placing my order.  I kept them indoors till the weather was warm enough, hoping to avoid frost. I set both plants outdoors on the same day.

Begonias 🎕

planted Begonia bulbs, watered, and set outside

May 30th:  No signs of🥀 life 😕😐😦😲

But Costco's Oriental Lilies are blooming!!!

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Target Store: Refund $ Made Easy

 

luv 😍

I had been on a search for a natural, hand-made, covered wastebasket to add to a wonderful one I had previously found (posted on April 26).  

Is there a cheaper version that was just as cute?? Based on a posted online recommendation, I found this cutie on Target Store's website for a little over $20:

Target's THRESHOLD Wastebasket

Description per Target:  Woven grass wastebasket adds texture and dimension to your space. Plastic insert allows for easy and clean-free trash disposal. Wastebasket with lid keeps trash hidden away out of plain sight.  Can easily be wiped out and cleaned to keep it looking like new

Alas, what arrived was a wastebasket that was not attractive, looked cheaply made, had "broken" woven grass, and was tilted on its side.  Also, was too small for my liking and for the room for which it was intended 😕😐😞

I began the refund process online.  It did not take long.  What was a most pleasant surprise was I need not return the item ... Target store will still issue a credit card refund. Pronto. Yay,  very happy dance!!!!  😀😁👏 😄

"Refund approved

No need to return this item. A credit will be issued to your Visa *0597 typically within 5 days.

You can donate, recycle or keep this item."

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