While searching to find the right thing for VTT, my Amaryllis caught my eye. The pot that it is in is very old. My mother in law gave it to me at least 25 years ago and it was vintage then. She called it a bean pot, I think I would call it a crock. [...]
At long last my amaryllis bloomed. It was worth the wait. Such a beauty! There’s nothing like a beautiful bloom to brighten up a dreary January day. ~The Amen! of Nature is always a flower. - Oliver Wendell Holmes
Alstroemeria, also known as the Peruvian Lily, are great cut flowers. They are a florist’s favorite because they often last as long as two weeks in a vase. They have no fragrance but are brightly colored and tropical looking. They are easy to grow in the garden but until now they were not hardy here. [...]
Since the weather is bleak and bitter cold I decided to show you my inside world. This is my English Setter, Thunder. Althought he is almost 12, he still acts like he is a young pup. He keeps things interesting around here. My goal in life is to be as good of a person [...]
My amaryllis is getting ready to bloom. I can hardly wait to see it’s beauty. It shouldn’t be too much longer. If you’ve never been thrilled to the very edges of your soul by a flower in spring bloom, maybe your soul has never been in bloom. ~Audra Foveo Visit Lisa’s chaos to [...]
Amaryllis are the easiest of flowering bulbs to bloom. It’s botanical name is Hippastrume and it is now a popular Christmas time flower that originated in South American tropical regions. They are not winter hardy bulbs but they are fun to force in the wintertime to have holiday blooms. They always seem like a Christmas flower to me. It’s [...]
I have very good news. We now carry Felco Pruners for both right and left handed users as well as a smaller sized pair for those of you with smaller hands. These pruners are awesome. They are made to last a lifetime. You can sharpen them or replace parts if need be. They fit your hand comfortably so [...]
I bought my pointsettias today. They really Christmas up the house. I did a bit of reading and I found out about the history of this festive holiday plant. Legend has it that a small girl named Pepita and her brother Pedro were on their way to present gifts for their Chapel’s Christmas Eve service. Pepita had [...]
Went for our Christmas tree today. Although the weather was bleak, we had fun. This year we went to a new place. After scouring every field, we finally agreed on a Frasier Fir. She is a beauty! We had it bailed and put on the car, then wandered in to the barn. My son and his wife found [...]
I am planting bulbs to prepare for the flower fix I will need by January. So to enjoy some springtime in the winter, forcing bulbs can be a lot of fun. It is even a great project for kids because it is so simple to do. Pick out some paper white narcissus, they are the easiest [...]
