Friday, March 1, 2013

Happy surprises and splashes of color...


My African Violets had bloomed, and I thought, "Well, that was nice while it lasted."  Then, most unexpectedly, I noticed more buds emerging, looking for a little sunlight for encouragement.  So, I'm looking forward to more blooms! That's never happened to me in mid-winter before.







This plant is a favorite of mine too.  I might have to call it my "bird plant," for when I give the plant water, the leaves lift right up, like the bird's wings preparing for flight.

4 comments:

  1. African violets can surprise you like that. In my old house they bloomed almost continuously. Here I don't have a good place for them. :-(

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  2. I love african violets...in fact they are the first real plant I remember as a child. My Mom had some cuttings, and I remember her showing me how they could root.

    Jen

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  3. I've never been able to grow African violets. I am impressed. Looks like you are blessed with a green thumb!

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  4. Nice! I love African violets. What's the second plant? I've killed more than one of them. :>(

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