So you heard my thoughts, the amaryllis’ thoughts, here are some thoughts from Ciscoe on encouraging the amaryllis bulb to rebloom (from his book Ask Ciscoe, published in 2007). He says the blooms will usually occur in March, not at Christmastime like the first round. After blooming, cut off the spent flower stalk, then water and fertilize with a soluble house plant fertilizer until … Continue reading Amaryllis Again
Here is my incredibly beautiful amaryllis. The colors shimmer. It seems to be making an announcement. What is it saying? Does it have wise words full of wisdom (consider the lilies of the field)? Fanciful sayings that float on the wind (I’m so pretty–look at me!)? Inspiration and hope (see, I wasn’t dead after all, look what I became)? Simple thoughts (feed me!)? Thoughtful observations … Continue reading Amaryllis Thoughts
Today is April 8th and my amaryllis is just blooming. Call it a miracle, as it was all but ignored after it bloomed last year. Maybe that’s the secret: neglect. Here’s what I did and didn’t do. I potted it in a one gallon container in potting soil last winter and placed it on an East facing windowsill. Sunlight poured in for a few hours … Continue reading My Amaryllis Story
If you knew a natural disaster were sweeping through your garden (fire, earthquake, ice storm) what three plants would you save, and why? Would they hold memories of the past? Hopes for the future? Could they be a brand new introduction? Have a sentimental scent? Rare and expensive? Robust and vigorous? All are worthwhile reasons to save a plant. But what if it’s an ugly … Continue reading Musa is me
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