The gloomies are back!

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I hate this weather - gloomy, dark, cloudy, rainy, cold, did I mention gloomy? I have my plants under lights, but there's no real substitute for good 'ol sunshine. It nourishes the plants and warms my heart. These winter days in PA are a bummer, although a number of my hoyas are beginning to show some growth. Maybe they are getting ready for spring, or just want to annoy me? Who knows?

How are all of you coping through the winter? Any activities to keep you occupied?

Let's hear some suggestions.

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popmama (Colorado, USDA z5)

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I'm really not a fan of winter. We've gotten walloped with snow this year. I am predicting a very green spring as a result which will be very nice. Last year was so dry!

My biggest issue this time of year is that I really want to repot plants! And I want to do it outside. I can do some small repotting indoors but the mess is sure easier to deal with outdoors. But it's too cold for this! So I stare at plants that need a repot and try to console them.

The other thing being that some plants just know it's winter and get yellow leaves out of spite.

I did get a new plant that I am loving. It has dainty little blush-pink blooms. It has really brightened me.

codonanthe devosiana paula

Just look at how cute it is!

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Bill M.
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last year
Ahhh Kyra, now to keep it in bloom!

I know how you feel. I too am a helicopter plant parent and unfortunately staring at them doesn't help me or the plant. You're right, it's just too darn cold out to do anything. It snowed again here today, the clouds were, or course, gloomy and now it's night. Phooey! Ok - back to surfing the web and drooling at pictures of plants.....
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popmama (Colorado, USDA z5)
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"drooling at pictures of plants..." Yes, this too is how I spend most evenings. I've been really wanting to do a mail order. But I keep telling myself, NO! I must wait until the weather isn't so dicey.
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This morning I went to a local GH that had some orchids in stock. Once the blooms drop and he can't sell them, he drops the price down to 50% off ($20 now for a blooming size plant). I've been looking at a Zygo he has, but the darn thing has held on to it's blooms for almost four weeks now! It's still $39.99. What he did have was a Miltoniopsis for $20, blooming size, so I picked it up immediately. Brought it home and immediately repotted it. Now the wait.

Hopefully I'll see some sun soon and can begin to putter more. Right now I'm still stuck in the gloomies. Can't wait for spring!
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This is the time of year when all of the bugs I missed in the fall start to spread. I dont like to spray indoors, but I just noticed some scale on one of my citrus trees.

Since we have passed the winter solstice, every day is getting a little longer which makes things a little better.
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I can vouch PopMama's comments on how we got hit hard with snow and freezing temps this winter. Only my second winter here, but I am all too familiar with the winters back in PA. All I can say is, ugh. But at least here, the snow doesn't hang around as long. All my plants are doing okay. Hoyas aren't doing a thing. Carnosa looks kinda wrinkly, despite getting water. Possibly needs repotted. Did lose a couple plants, but that's okay. Anxious to get outside and gardening again.

Side note: Also job hunting. Two interviews Thursday, both for a restaurant server position (Outback Steakhouse and Olive Garden). Mama needs some money, honey.

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