Bloom Day

I almost forgot that today is Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day. I guess I just got too excited about my eBay planters arriving.

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It's still February in Minnesota.

If you need any proof, check out my dashboard...


Nothing (that I know of) blooms when it's 17*F.  Except the icicles. They grow. Looong and pointy and dangerous. Grown best in partial shade, planted on the north side. No care needed...





Skeletal Russian Sage


Dwarf Sester's Blue Spruce

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 Inside, it's a different story.



Two new plants for my collection - a Gloxinia from a colleague and an Aloe from Workerman. Both Valentine's Day gifts. I'd never heard of an Gloxinia before yesterday, but it's quite pretty. I'll have to shoot the new blooms next week, as flowers open now look gnarly. ::: Sigh ::: And my Aloe. I love Aloe plants. They remind me of New Mexico and Guatemala; two of my favorite places on the planet.


To see what's blooming around the world, visit Carol's Blog - May Dreams Gardens.
Carol is celebrating her 7th year of hosting GBBD, so stop by and drop her a nice little note.
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10 comments:

  1. HolleyGardenFebruary 15, 2013 at 3:47 PM

    "Nothing blooms in 17 degrees except icicles!" hahaha So true! Glad you have some inside blooms to keep you warm! Happy GBBD!

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    1. UnknownFebruary 20, 2013 at 1:18 PM

      Thanks, Holley! Can't wait to catch up on your blog this weekend :)

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  2. MarshaFebruary 15, 2013 at 3:57 PM

    My little grandaughter and her family moved to northern Minnesota from Columbia, SC right after Christmas, and I've seen lots of snow and icicles on their FB page.

    They are gardeners, as well, and I know all of you up north are looking forward to spring. Happy GBBD from the Deep South!

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    1. UnknownFebruary 20, 2013 at 1:20 PM

      Hi Marsha! Thanks for the warm wishes. Now if only you could send your spring this way. Living in St. Paul we actually experience a lot "milder" winter than our Northern Minnesnowta friends. I hope your family is staying warm up there!

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  3. JasonFebruary 15, 2013 at 4:25 PM

    Nice icicles! My younger son is living in St. Paul. He is disdainful when we complain of cold here in Chicago. He says any time the temperature is in double digits and without a minus sign it is not really cold.

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    1. UnknownFebruary 20, 2013 at 1:24 PM

      LOL. True true. As I write this (and check the temps) it's 17 degrees. Living on top of a hill, we get huge gusts blowing through our property. I swear it's about 10 degrees colder on our lot than our neighbors' down the block. Anything under 20 is frigid in my Minnesotan opinion! :)

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  4. Jean CampbellFebruary 15, 2013 at 5:03 PM

    Gloxinias used to be very popular in the florist trade. I hope they are on the way back as an 'in' flower. Related to streptocarpus and African Violets, they are very beautiful. Lucky you to get one as a Valentine.

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    1. UnknownFebruary 20, 2013 at 1:30 PM

      Hi NellJean,
      I'm admitting my ignorance here - about Gloxinias being a "florist flower." What exactly does that mean? Were they popular as whole plants sold by florists, or as part of arrangements? I'd love to know. I'm smitten with this little plant. The other blossoms are waiting to open and they remind me of huge, puffy cotton balls.

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  5. AngieFebruary 16, 2013 at 1:42 PM

    Thanks for the tip on growing Icicles :)
    Lovely Valentine gifts - it's no wonder you are showing them of!

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    1. UnknownFebruary 20, 2013 at 1:31 PM

      Anytime, anytime! Do you think there's a large market for icicles in your area? I'd be happy to send some :)

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Sarah Brackney is R&S Garden. A gardening fiend. She is no expert, she just gardens. Her gardens are her art. And yes, she has weeds in her garden; she just chooses not to show them to you. Thanks for visiting.