13 December 2012

-:- winter plants





1. Paperwhites - these bulbs were something like 59 cents each at our local nursery and I love forcing bulbs in winter. I just put them together in a bowl with some of those semi-flattened glass marbles (they were left over from some other project) and some water. Paperwhites don't require chilling, so they are pretty easy to force and these had already started to sprout when they were in the store. Pretty soon they'll be in full bloom and I will be in love.

2. Cyclamen - despite my love of bulbs, other plants that go through a dormant period make me kind of nervous. But I love cyclamen enough to give it a shot - the flowers are so pretty and they smell really sweet. Hopefully I can keep it alive through its dormancy - if I can manage that, I think this plant will be around for many years.

3. And, of course, mistletoe. Not that I need an excuse to plant one on Mr. (pun totally intended). When we pull it out each year at the start of the season, we'll remember our first Christmas in our new home.

xox

11 comments:

  1. Love the mistletoe :) New follower and fellow Minnesotan! :)

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    1. Hi Dawn! So happy you stopped by and said hello! :)

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  2. Oh how I love winter plants, little bits of colour during the dark cold days are just so lovely.

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  3. I have a bulb that needs to be planted and grown. Love so flowers in the winter.

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    1. They are the best - my hyacinth will be next...

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  4. I love blooming plants in the winter. I have a hen and chick about to bloom...SO excited. And is that REAL mistletoe? Cool! xo

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    1. That IS exciting! I never do well with succulents - so I'm totally impressed by your success! And yup, that mistletoe is real! It was still fresh when we first got it, but it is already pretty dry. xox

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  5. I've been loving your cozy updates lately. Give all the furry little boys a big smooch from their aunt under the mistletoe for me! xoxo

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  6. We always had paper whites in the house when I was kid...so pretty and delicate.

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