tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post6938645693611103192..comments2024-03-08T08:24:40.104-07:00Comments on Art and Alfalfa: When it's cold and dreary outsideGinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-81523418450735866752014-12-16T06:10:47.998-07:002014-12-16T06:10:47.998-07:00Dear Theresa, It wasn't so long ago when orchi...Dear Theresa, It wasn't so long ago when orchids were expensive. Now they are so affordable there is no reason not to enjoy them in our homes. They bloom for such a long time and are so rewarding. <br />We had an early cold spell but have been without snow for weeks. Very unusual. Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-37546177789612195942014-12-15T12:57:16.774-07:002014-12-15T12:57:16.774-07:00Your orchids are enviable! We are having such a mi...Your orchids are enviable! We are having such a mild winter, most outdoor plants haven't died back yet. Theresa Cheekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11429069123185290732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-62440314837533425252014-12-15T05:35:24.115-07:002014-12-15T05:35:24.115-07:00Dear Frances, There is still plenty of time to add...Dear Frances, There is still plenty of time to add a few Christmas decorations. I still have to decorate our tree. Thank you for your visit. <br />Merry Christmas to you and yours. Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-74114089568787537442014-12-14T18:15:58.647-07:002014-12-14T18:15:58.647-07:00Gina, these are lovely photographs, so filled with...Gina, these are lovely photographs, so filled with joyous colors. (Your indoors is much more beautiful than mine. Perhaps I will find time in the coming week to get a bit more Christmas spirit into this apartment. Thank you for your inspiration.)<br /><br />xoFranceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08352407314710067616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-22191082024089293602014-12-13T06:23:49.228-07:002014-12-13T06:23:49.228-07:00Blessings to you Elaine. Thank you for stopping b...Blessings to you Elaine. Thank you for stopping by for a visit and leaving a comment. It is so appreciated. Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-90960454511909796502014-12-13T06:22:48.072-07:002014-12-13T06:22:48.072-07:00DearRrosemary, I was so thrilled for you to see yo...DearRrosemary, I was so thrilled for you to see your Lady Slipper orchid bloom after you have been taking care of it for several years. Making Lady Slippers bloom again is only for the experts and you are an expert. Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-71848926279606836432014-12-13T06:20:56.055-07:002014-12-13T06:20:56.055-07:00Dear Sieglinde,
Paperwhites like cool temperatur...Dear Sieglinde, <br /> Paperwhites like cool temperatures and like to be watered every day once you see blossoms forming. But sooner or later they will try to flop over. A pretty ribbon wrapped around the entire group of bulbs will remedy that. <br />You sound like me. Every day I decorate or bake something. Soon it will all be done and if I need to change my plans there is always another day. Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-58570454673260837432014-12-13T06:13:00.352-07:002014-12-13T06:13:00.352-07:00Dear Mark, You are so lucky to have a ready supply...Dear Mark, You are so lucky to have a ready supply of greenery at your disposal. It gets pretty bleak around here this time of year. If we could only get a little snow before Christmas. Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-62307251692148379792014-12-12T12:32:53.095-07:002014-12-12T12:32:53.095-07:00Beautiful! I agree with Rosemary! Everything looks...Beautiful! I agree with Rosemary! Everything looks so colorful and alive in your cozy home!<br />Blessings My Friend,Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10655809702351619147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-57938530094845293032014-12-12T11:59:39.981-07:002014-12-12T11:59:39.981-07:00Let it be cold and dreary outside Gina - when ever...Let it be cold and dreary outside Gina - when everything looks so colourful and inviting in your home it matters not.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-63338976825299801502014-12-12T10:58:59.845-07:002014-12-12T10:58:59.845-07:00Never any dreary pictures on your blog, dear Gina....Never any dreary pictures on your blog, dear Gina. You have a way with flowers and your backdrops are always so intriguing. How do you keep your Paperwhites from falling over? Mine grew so tall that they needed assistance to keep them standing straight. Not much planning in my house, just doing what comes to mind and slowly, every day a little bit more, it looks like Christmas.<br />Happy thoughts, SieglindeDahling1https://www.blogger.com/profile/01706796518280004968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-38039215132158898032014-12-12T08:54:14.468-07:002014-12-12T08:54:14.468-07:00Dear Gina,
Orchids do very well here in Florida, ...Dear Gina,<br /><br />Orchids do very well here in Florida, and my brother has a collection that has lasted for decades. My house is surrounded by Live Oaks and pine trees, so Spanish moss and pine needles are a natural decoration for me . . .Mark D. Ruffnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09241533547309049140noreply@blogger.com