I took one from my garden . To study close up . Sweetest little flower . Soon they will be finished .
Go out and see them now !
Friday, 11 February 2022
Saturday, 5 February 2022
Looking Closer for Nature's Awakening
The scene is still that of Winter .
Look closer to see the most intimate signs of Spring .
There were actually ten of them . I know these aren't great photos of them , but I was just happy to see that they are slowly increasing in number here .
No walking today , as my favourite boy has tripped ,twisted and hurt his already poorly knee . He has to rest it . Hard for him , as he is such an impatient soul ! We are doing the R.I.C.E. thing . Rest. Ice. Compression . Elevation . Full English Breakfast , numerous cups of coffee and a hot water bottle to snuggle up with .
We will have to book another shopping delivery .
I have to go now , bring in some wood for the fire . It is turning cold again here .
If you can , do get out and let nature lift your spirits ! 🌼
Thursday, 3 February 2022
Rhipsalis elliptica
Ah ! At last ! They are beginning to open their petals .
I love this Rhipsalis for the beautifully elliptical shape of it's modified stems or phylloclades . I especially love the sweetly pointed new growth and often wonder why it was not named after this most obvious feature of the plant .
It was on my "want list " for such a long time and it was very hard to find . I don't think it is a particularly rare one though .
Keep an eye out for it !
It is a little favourite in my Epie collection .
(Brother Martin , if you're looking in .....I am making a cutting for you ! )🌿
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