Saturday, December 1, 2012

In The December Garden


The directions said to place it a cool room with indirect light.
That proved to be good advice.
Not sure that it will still have blooms on Christmas Day, but it sure is a beautiful sight to enjoy in the days leading up to Christmas.

  
 The beauty of the amaryllis is still waiting to be revealed.
I've been lightly misting the soil every day and watching as it slowly grows taller and plumper.
I think this one will be blooming on Christmas Day.  At least that's the plan.
When the springtime rolls around I transplant the amaryllis bulb into the garden and then the following summer we have this:

 Pretty in any season.

How are your Christmas preparations coming along?
Today I'll be putting the finishing touches on the decorating followed by a whole house vacuuming, which may be followed by a washing of the hardwood floors ... or not.  Instead I may decide to visit blogland where the Christmas preparations are so pretty and inspiring.  I've gotten pretty good at that lately ;-).  But, hey, we have to stop every now and then for a break, don't we?  We don't want to get burned out yet.
In my recent blog hopping, I somehow stumbled upon (funny how that happens) a beautiful Swedish gardening blog.  I was completely fascinated by the creative and beautiful way that she gardens.  If you're in need of a little break any time soon, I think a visit to Sweden is just what the doctor ordered.  Very pretty and calming.  In fact she has just made a gorgeous advent wreath that is well worth the visit.  Hitting the translate button helps (a bit) to read the words.  It can also be quite entertaining.  However, with such beautiful photos, I'm not sure the words are even necessary.   Anyhoo, if you're interested, the link is here . 


Happy December girls.

deep breaths ... we can do this. 
 



14 comments:

  1. I'm going to find out about that Advent wreath...time is wasting for that project.

    Oh your Christmas cactus is exceptional...it should bloom well beyond Christmas, which makes winter easier to take. Very pretty color!

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  2. I wish I'd thought to get some of these bulbs started in time for Christmas.
    Brenda

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  3. Hi Kim! I am still working on my Advent wreath, probably will post tomorrow or early in the week. You sound like me with going back and forth from housework and visiting Blogland. :) I think I will take a quick trip to Sweden now. xo

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  4. Oh yes...it seems I'm better at taking a break than staying on task these days!

    I have Christmas cactus envy! So beautiful.

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  5. Your Christmas cactus is stunning. Mine is finished this year, and it didn't do nearly as well as last year. Moving it probably didn't help. I always love someone else's recommendations for blog reading. Off to Sweden to explore.

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  6. I dream of having a green thumb like you do. What a beautiful Christmas cactus! It sure did add a touch of nature's finest to my day. I checked in with your new discovery from Sweden, and I totally agree with you. What a gift she has!

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  7. Beautiful Christmas cactus. Mine is just starting to get a couple of blooms.
    It was my wonderful mother-in-laws who died a few years back.

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  8. I was going to play Scrooge and not decorate this year, but I decided....'it's not about me'...I need to remember why we're celebrating Christmas. So I've put a very small tree out and all 17 of my Nativity sets....
    Your flowers are so beautiful!!! You really work magic with your flowers and decorating.
    Hugs,

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  9. I love the blues of your blog and header images. So pretty! And that cactus is gorgeous. I've always wanted to force bulbs indoors but haven't tried it yet. Happy Holidays! Tammy

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  10. Your Christmas cactus is stunning!

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  11. I have a big Christmas cactus as well that blooms twice a year -one month before Christmas and a second time usually around Easter! Odd how that happens ever year.
    Almost done with all the decorating- I plan to put my feet up by end of the week! Wishing you the same
    Jeannette

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  12. I have a big Christmas cactus as well that blooms twice a year -one month before Christmas and a second time usually around Easter! Odd how that happens ever year.
    Almost done with all the decorating- I plan to put my feet up by end of the week! Wishing you the same
    Jeannette

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  13. Your Christmas cactus is like mine--already in full bloom! Mine always blooms a little early and this year I am appreciating it all the more as all my Christmas decorations are already packed away for our move. It's nice to enjoy all the wonderful decorations in Blogland :)

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  14. Your Amaryllis and Christmas cactus are both beautiful. I've never tried to put mine outside.

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