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.
"Nothing blooms in 17 degrees except icicles!" hahaha So true! Glad you have some inside blooms to keep you warm! Happy GBBD!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Holley! Can't wait to catch up on your blog this weekend :)
DeleteMy 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.
ReplyDeleteThey are gardeners, as well, and I know all of you up north are looking forward to spring. Happy GBBD from the Deep South!
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!
DeleteNice 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.
ReplyDeleteLOL. 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! :)
DeleteGloxinias 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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DeleteI'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.
Thanks for the tip on growing Icicles :)
ReplyDeleteLovely Valentine gifts - it's no wonder you are showing them of!
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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