Tag Archives: amaryllis

The Last photo challenge

Posted on January 3, 2021 by carolee

I don’t normally participate in challenges or memes, other than “Six on Saturday” but in an effort in 2021 to be more sociable, I’m joining Brian (aka Bushboy) in his “Last photo of 2020” challenge. The rules are simple: 1. … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas to ALL!

Posted on December 25, 2020 by carolee

Not much of a white Christmas, but we’ll take it! May your home be filled with the sounds of Christmas pleasures today. Ours is quiet, with soft holiday music in the background and the scent of a Christmas meal cooking. … Continue reading →

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The shortest day, the longest night

Posted on December 22, 2020 by carolee

The Winter Solstice is always much-anticipated, not that in reality it seems much different from the days just prior and afterwards. It’s the message that counts, like turning the page on a calendar, or opening the first page of a … Continue reading →

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February in Review

Posted on February 28, 2019 by carolee

Our high hopes for February expressed last month were not included in Mother Nature’s plans.  Out of 28 days, there were only 7 with any sunshine.  Temperatures remained so cold that schools were cancelled some days.  Some days were snowy … Continue reading →

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Let the Transplanting begin!

Posted on February 19, 2019 by carolee

  D had to make the long trip to the city (Indy) so I took advantage of his need by combining it with a trip to the greenhouse supply store on the south side.  He would have preferred to take … Continue reading →

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Six on Saturday: Jan 26

Posted on January 26, 2019 by carolee

  It’s snowing!  For my birthday, which is lovely and makes my world pristine and pretty.  To celebrate, here’s my “Six on Saturday” as we creep to the end of January.  1)  This week we had not only frigid (minus … Continue reading →

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Six on Saturday: Feb 24 ’18

Posted on February 24, 2018 by carolee

The final Saturday of February, and as predicted this month just flew by in a blink.  I’d thought I’d finally have photos of bud tips and crocus blooms for this post, but alas, it is not to be.  We’ve had … Continue reading →

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Six on Saturday-Feb 17

Posted on February 17, 2018 by carolee

After an eternal January, February seems to be obligingly whizzing by.  Even though winter still holds forth on this frosty morn, there are glimpses of spring and the number of gardening opportunities increases each day.  Soon there will be garden … Continue reading →

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Six on Saturday-Feb 3

Posted on February 3, 2018 by carolee

The best thing about this Six on Saturday?  It’s FINALLY not January any longer!  I really have no reason to complain, because I did get a lovely break from our bleak, bleak, frigid weather with a albeit too-brief trip to … Continue reading →

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