Sunday, March 9, 2008

Green Thumb Sunday


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Had you ever noticed the little "Valentine" at the end of the blossom, before? :-)

I've not posted a "Green Thumb Sunday" for awhile. I don't know where Mr. Brownthumb is, but I sure would like him to see my "Christmas Cacti!" My red one is outdoing itself right now!


The clarity of a couple of my photos is lacking, but I wonder if anyone could venture a guess as to how many buds are on this plant? :-)




I think the plants are trying to tell me they're about ready for Spring, too!
Last year they were on the front deck/porch where they got
some sun and some shade.
Hey! Another place where I can use my new Sun Calc to monitor the amount of light!

:-)

Happy Sunday!

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8 comments:

  1. joshuaMarch 9, 2008 at 9:09 PM

    I feel super by saying that this is one of the very best blogs I've ever visited yet.

    Congrats!

    PALAVROSSAVRVS REX

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  2. UnknownMarch 10, 2008 at 11:40 AM

    Very pretty photos! Your Christmas cactus bloom circles around mine. :)

    (I wish I knew where mr brownthumb is, too. Wherever it may be, I hope he's okay.)

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  3. Shady GardenerMarch 10, 2008 at 12:59 PM

    Joshua, It makes me feel super, too. Thank you!

    Kim, It's just "good fortune" that mine is blooming so well. ;-) I echo your sentiments on Mr. Brownthumb!

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  4. AnonymousMarch 11, 2008 at 5:10 PM

    Gorgeous Christmas cactus! A much-needed burst of color on the way to spring... Deb

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  5. Shady GardenerMarch 11, 2008 at 9:39 PM

    Hi, Deb! Isn't it great? Did you have a good-weather day, today? Our temps were in the 50s! And a bit windy, just like March is supposed to feel! ;-)

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  6. Andrea DellitMarch 11, 2008 at 9:57 PM

    i love these cacti -- where can i get one???

    Also, I bought our copy of My Iowa tonight!!!

    Love you!
    A

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  7. Carol SoulesMarch 11, 2008 at 10:09 PM

    Beautiful "Easter cactus" :-)
    Carol

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  8. Shady GardenerMarch 11, 2008 at 10:27 PM

    Dellits,
    Thanks!! You can find these cacti all over, but closer to Thanksgiving or Christmas. I'll start you one! Love you back! AK

    Carol,
    I'm just amazed by it!

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