Scottsdale Bouquets

Houseplants enjoy a sunny day, just like us!

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 01:01:08 +0000

Everyone is enjoying the sunlight!
I moved some plants to the south sunny window to catch some rays. The begonia leaf looked so pretty, backlit like this, kind of like stained glass, that I couldn’t resist snapping a picture. A couple of months ago, I thought this wee plant was dead, but here it is, once again full of life. Glad I didn’t pitch it out! ; )
Was so nice to have the sun streaming through the windows. I enjoyed it as much as the plants!
Have a good week!

Nature’s Internal Clock

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 02:34:07 +0000

Dahlia Tubers sprouting
Purple Heirloom Potatoes sprouting
Isn’t Nature amazing. No matter how old I get, I still marvel at the fact that without any prodding or manipulation from me, things that are meant to grow, just do. The only thing I’ve offered the potatoes and dahlias are a cool dry place to spend the winter, and here they are, showing, what my ego might describe as, a bit of gratitude, by providing this coming year’s potential for growth with those pretty sprouts.
The fact is, Nature just does it, with or without our help. A good example of that would be the fact that I never use fertillizer. Not in my garden, or with houseplants. With the exception of worm castings, coffee grounds, egg shells, and other forms of organic compost, the plants still thrive.
Such an exciting time of year. We’re getting closer to the growing season here in Haliburton. The Dahlias and Potatoes have told me it’s so!
Have a good weekend!

Dahlia Tubers Sprouting Feb. 2012 [Flickr]

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 03:31:41 +0000

Wall Flower Studio posted a photo:

Hoping that this means an early Spring!

wallflowerstudioseeds.blogspot.com

February Blahs… Blah, blah, blah

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 04:30:43 +0000

Okay, I’m really ready for Spring. Can someone let Mother Nature know this, please?!

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All of you gardeners out there will relate, (or anyone at all who prefers warmth and sunshine to frigid temps & monochromatic scenery), but especially people with plots still snow covered like mine. But it is worth the wait, isn’t it? The good new is, inevitably the wheel keeps turning.

Anyhow, that’s likely why I have been neglectful of my blog of late. I can post many pictures of the snow banks growing outside my door, but it’s not really the same.

But, happily, it’s seed starting season, which to me is the most wonderful time of the year.

Will follow up with a post and some pictures of those seedlings soon.

In the meantime, keep warm my friends!