Colors and flowers, please let’s see them January 2021
Just thought I would get this started since we all need something to feel good about. It’s a long winter and everyone is going through something. So let’s brighten our days up this month.
Here is a few of mine.
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evdesert 9B Indio, CA
3 years agoI agree Mike, I definitely look forward to these threads. They help give us something else to focus on besides all the bad news we see on a daily basis.
My Flame vine is going crazy this season.
A small harvest of rio red grapefruits and cocktail pomellos
Evanevdesert 9B Indio, CA
3 years agoRelated Discussions
Let’s see your color riot!
Comments (47)Skibby, know I haven't planted goatsbeard in that garden, but not sure what it (between the two areas of phlox 'Laura') is. Extreme right: is something like a dracaena in one of my customer's planters on a stone column behind. Last visit, cut the Kashmiri tree mallow back (pink flower above the liatris) to expose the phlox behind. Thinking it's too early for that height from other tall perennials planted in that location. You've got me wondering. Going to check on visit tomorrow. Thanks re combination. I plant and tend to it all, but there's always an element of chance that hopefully is corrected (e.g. pulling out wild running goldenrod and asters, inside the beds, before they've really got going). Kali_c, am very fond of that size of dahlia in areas too small for a perennial bed. Your's currently look much better than mine. For the first time in ten or so years of using medium-sized dahlias, I'm trying to deal with mildew on the leaves....See MoreJanuary 2021 Week 2
Comments (56)Nancy, our washer might be the same model as yours. It was the cheapest Whirlpool they had. It was $499. It is even less fancy than the one we purchased 10 years ago....and that one wasn't top-of-the line or anything like that. With this one, it is hard to get used to no time count-down. I don't know how many minutes are left and that isn't a huge deal, but something I had gotten used to. And you just put your soap in the tub of the washer. Our last one had a dispenser (similar to the bleach dispenser). I don't mind putting it in the basin, but I wish it would let me fill it up with water before adding the clothing. But, so far so good with it. I will admit the champagne set is very pretty. It's very mild colored and lovely. But, when I do upgrade (hopefully not for a long time), I'll just get white. Even our "stainless steel" kitchen appliances that are supposed to be smudge proof, still get smudged. We did our grocery shopping this morning. Geez! All of you who are doing grocery "pick up", well, they're not picking up the items from storage...they're going through the stores with these big cart things with large tubs on them. There's multiple ones always in the way...blocking the aisles and shelves. They are doing a good job picking out your items. They carefully inspect each item before putting it in your tub. Those of us standing around waiting just have to be very patient. LOL I might have to start shopping at Crest, though. haha. We start at Natural Grocer, go to Sprouts and then finish at Walmart. We might start finishing at Crest. Nancy, I would be happy to take a few guajillo seeds. You know what's funny, until I made the posole I had never heard of that pepper. It's an interesting dish for sure. Instead of tomatoes, you make a pepper sauce/paste (for those of you who are unfamiliar with the dish). Very interesting about the pee/poop thing. The boys like to pee outside, so I guess I'll just direct them to the garden. And, Amy, that's good to know about medications. I'm dumping the chicken droppings behind the shop, but will probably stop in February so it can break down a bit before I put the roselle and melons there. If I ever get a grandchild, I'll have an excuse to get bunnies to be "their" pets...and that will be great for fertilizing. Maybe a pony too! (I'm joking...no one lecture me, please haha) Danny, how exciting! Pretty! Jen, I still have seed cups and trays if you're interested. Our plan is to clean and organize the shop on Monday, so I can get them to you once I find them all. I'm not sure how I ended up with so many. Maybe HU brought plants over in them. Amy, you have a lot of experience with lettuce and greens. Have you found that red lettuces do better in cold weather? It seems so...at least in my hinged hoop right now. This is the first year I've been able to overwinter lettuce and the reds are looking the best. The reds and the blushing ones....See MoreJanuary 2021 Week 3
Comments (63)Danny, I'm so sorry. I haven't had to deal with this yet....and fortunately (so far) Mom and I get along very well. My Dad died at 53. Mom is 74 now. BUT, I can (sort of) imagine how painful all of this must be for you. And complicated. You're a good son to continue to try to care for him even through all the pain and hurt. Prayers! Around here, I can't seem to get it together. And I can't seem to say no. Next week. Next week is my new year. Fingers crossed. I'm cleaning today. I really, really wish I wasn't one of those annoying people who have to have my physical environment a certain way for me to feel relaxed and creative and settled. HU worked on the GH on Thursday. It's pretty solid. He's doing a great job, but I'll let him tell about it it more when he's ready. I held the hammer a few times. LOL Larry, I think you mentioned something on one of the threads wondering how we all grow everything that we grow...and how you don't have space for it all. I think the deal is that a lot of us only grow a small amount of a particular thing. While you go all in and grow a lot of each thing. That is HU's way too. I'm trying to do a combination this year. I want a LOT of some things--things for canning. Even tomatoes of a particular type. All of this is our survivalist garden. Then, I want to grow one or two of a few other things in the kitchen garden. Certain tomatoes and peppers that I don't need a lot of. The exception is onions. I think they do better in raised beds, so they'll go in the kitchen garden. I'd better stop sitting and get back at it. Alone time at home is a rare and treasured thing, so I need to take advantage of it....See MoreJanuary in my 2021 hosta garden
Comments (28)Snow falling and in the 20's here. Love your hellebores. I've gotten more last year since I love how they look in the garden--however, some do have a habit of growing vigorously and I've had to divide and send some to a niece. Funny thing about those 30 foot long leashes--we have some owners on our street who have them. Unfortunately, they do let their dogs wander up to our house and yes leave a mess. One guy has three golden retrievers who get their leashes tangled since they are so long. It never seems to bother him that the dogs are wandering all over our yard, even when I am out there working in the yard. Some people just don't care. Our dogs were always on shorter leashes. Anyway, love your flowers, they look so bright!...See More
bonsai_citrus_and_indoor_gardening
3 years ago
Only thing blooming in my collection right now is my big phalaenopsis. Zygo has a spike forming, but no flowers yet.
redneckgirlgreenthumb
3 years agoMike, your flowers are beautiful! Alas, I have almost nothing blooming yet. The citrus have started budding out, but aren't blooming yet, including my finger lime, (which I am super excited about!). Even my avocado has buds, but they still haven't bloomed out.
If you can see the tiny buds on the finger lime, you are doing good.
The cane begonias, bird of paradise and ti plant in the cold frame are still blooming. Tho' you can hardly see them.
Still they are blooming! I have been watching the daffodills and the dogwood closely. Hoping for an early spring.
poncirusguy6b452xx
3 years agolast modified: 3 years agoNew Zealand lemonade with flower, fruit and new growth.
morpheuspa (6B/7A, E. PA)
3 years agoEven in Pennsylvania! The lighting is bad--we're in the middle of a nor'easter snowstorm and just got 24" of snow with more coming. An ageratum, cut back on Christmas and now reblooming. Some babies to the left, and a lone pomegranate sprout for the eagle-eyed, under warm-white bar lights and a single wide-spectrum.
A few Thanksgiving cactus have sent blossoms out of season downstairs. I should photograph those.
poncirusguy6b452xx
3 years agoevdesert 9B Indio, CA
3 years agoMeyermike(Zone 6a Ma.)
3 years agoExciting everyone. Just beautiful and uplifting.
Steve, that’s just awesome. Wow. The suns finally showing its strength again. My greenhouse is warming up hotter everyday now if it’s out.
Morph, wow. That’s a lot. I got 24 inches this morning. Ugh. Nice plant. Let’s see the Christmas cactus too please.
Evan , you now how much I love what you grow. What nice colors and healthy plants even if they are outside. Talk about bright colors and fruit Woo Thanks for sharing my friend. I’m jealous of your temps. Ha
Redneckgirl, I see what your talking about. I also see the bird of paradise. Can’t believe it. Such a good job. Thanks for everything. Finger line ? I’d be too. Avacado blossoms too boot. Listen , I’m praying for an early spring too !
Bonsai, a perfect specimen. Let’s see the zygo buds to if you don’t mind. Do you grow your in windows or lights ? Good job
Let’s see more plant pics , I’m sure some here are loaded with plants of all types.
Here are a few more of mine))
bonsai_citrus_and_indoor_gardening
3 years agoMike, wow! Your orchids are beautiful. I wish I had the space to grow more than what I've got.
That's the flower spike on my zygo, no buds yet, little hard to see as it's still small. I'm looking forward to it blooming as it always makes the house smell like someone is making candy. All of my plants until about a month ago-ish were just grown with light from my window. About a month ago I added some grow lights to extend the day a bit, as I only have light from about 8AM-3PM in winter with very little direct light because of cloud cover and short days. My two big orchids (the zygo and the phalaenopsis), are my oldest plants and bloom every year.
Evan, outdoors or not, your plants are amazing!
Atheen - 7a - in Maryland, USA
3 years agoVery true, Mike. I've been struggling to stay positive, lately. No flowers, here, , but my Meyer lemons are about ready to be harvested. I hope everyone is well and healthy.
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God bless,
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Atheen
Meyermike(Zone 6a Ma.)
3 years agoMeyermike(Zone 6a Ma.)
3 years agoAtheen - 7a - in Maryland, USA
3 years agoThank you so much Mike. I know I've been away. The last couple of months since November have been taking their toll on me, and I admit I've pulled back from pretty much everything online. Burnout, I guess? I will try to be more present again.
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I hear you, about starting to live like we should, again. That would certainly be a nice change from the past year.
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Big hugs to you, too, my friend. Xoxo.
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Atheen
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PS: just caught a full flock of cardinals right in front of my deck, yesterday. And the occasional Blue Jay. Thought I'd share.
Meyermike(Zone 6a Ma.) thanked Atheen - 7a - in Maryland, USAmorpheuspa (6B/7A, E. PA)
3 years ago
tropicofcancer (6b SW-PA)
3 years agoMike looking forward to your new thread. Enjoying this. I will leave a pic of bougainvillea here and try to post your new thread.Someday, I am hoping it will turn into a nice bonsai.
Meyermike(Zone 6a Ma.) thanked tropicofcancer (6b SW-PA)Meyermike(Zone 6a Ma.)
3 years agoMeyermike(Zone 6a Ma.)
3 years agolast modified: 3 years agoHers a white color I took yesterday to end this thread. Ha I was digging my way to my greenhouse. Pretty though when it's fresh. It's a nice feeling to know that all my plants are insulated with mother natures blanket from the arctic blast that is coming. In fact, I usually pray for it for that reason)
Travis in PHX (9b)
3 years agoLoving everyone's pictures! No real colors yet, but I snapped this pic of my Meyer lemon yesterday. I did a conservative count of 24 buds in this one cluster. Hope to see some blooms soon.
floral_uk z.8/9 SW UK