The amaryllis bulb that I was talking about here ended up putting out four blossoms on one tall sturdy stem. They were so pretty while they lasted. Once the flowers faded, I moved the plant to the laundry room. My plan was to let it hang out there until it was time to plant it outside.
It was a pleasant surprise to walk into the laundry room this morning and discover another plump bud forming.
It seems like a nice little bonus. Somewhat like this bonus leap year day.
Popping my head out the back door this morning I knew we had the makings for a lace up your sneakers, get out here and enjoy type of day. Fresh air, birdsong and mild temperatures. Brett tells me by Wednesday the temperature will dip back to more normal for this time of year and the rain will move in. So, for today I plan to do a little gardening, take a walk and eat lunch on the patio. Later in the day I'll be working on adding a few spring touches indoors.
Anything special planned for your bonus day?
I need a little nature today so I'll put my gardening gloves on and pull out some dead stuff. Oh, and I hope some birds come to the feeders! Lunch on the patio sounds fun!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful blossom. Looks like spring where you are! Have a good week.
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful! It does seem like we've been given an extra day to enjoy. I love the bright sunshine and nice weather! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice way to commemorate your bonus day! Was it wonderful outside today?
ReplyDeleteVee,
DeleteYes it was absolutely wonderful. I had a hard time coming back in.
What a lovely day you had. The bonus Amaryllis bloom is great. I haven't had much luck growing them.
ReplyDeleteKim, your amaryllis is beautiful! We have them planted in our backyard. They did bloom last year but since it's outside, it was late spring or early summer. Hope I get some blooms like yours. ;)
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful bonus bloom! We had a lovely, warm and springlike day here today as well.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a delightful day. A beautiful bloom and great that you will be getting a bonus bloom.
ReplyDeleteNothing special today but a good one. : )
What a lovely way to spend your bonus day. For me it was just another day of teaching, but a good one. How great to see that bonus bloom on your amaryllis.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful bloom! You had a pretty spot to eat your lunch. I'm loving the few signs of spring that I'm seeing now. Yay! Spring is on the way!
ReplyDeleteHasn't the weather been crazy here this winter? Never know what to expect from day to day.
ReplyDeleteYour garden looks amazing already - green grass and your beautiful water feature - looking at mine I need a miracle, or a professional crew to arrive, to make it look inviting!
Happy weekend Kim.
Hugs - Mary
Amaryllis are so so pretty! We were recently in an Amish store that had wonderful windows that filled the store with light. In every window sill there was some type of plant...many Christmas cactus and we also noticed an Amaryllis. It, too, was giving out its one last blossom! Yours is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteAmaryllis are so so pretty! We were recently in an Amish store that had wonderful windows that filled the store with light. In every window sill there was some type of plant...many Christmas cactus and we also noticed an Amaryllis. It, too, was giving out its one last blossom! Yours is beautiful!
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