Friends:
As you may know by now, I love sharing cheerful posts, especially in challenging times. So here’s one, with pictures provided by the wonderful Hamlin Grange.
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First, you may recall that I save our Amaryllis bulbs each year, hoping to get them blooming again at Christmas. Amaryllis are a Christmas tradition in this part of the world.
The trick is to cut the flower stem off after blooming, and allow the plant to keep growing in its container. Take it outside in the spring, and only stop watering in late summer. Then I shake the soil off the roots, and store the bulbs in a big paper bag in the cold cellar.
But – once again — I forgot all about them. Till late June. And discovered they were growing — in a peculiar colour.
Husband and I planted the alien creatures right away in a big ugly container …
… and hoped that beautiful changes would take place.
And here is the outcome: Christmas in July.
Whoever said “better late than never” was not thinking of this, I’m sure. But after the 3 weeks just past, these flowers are such a cheerful sight, we wanted to share them with you.
Take care of yourselves, all of you. Thanks also for your kind wishes. I’m not back to form yet, but speaking more clearly today, moving around a little and taking no risks. The new cast is providing more support, the sun is shining, and my family and friends have been wonderfully kind. I’m thankful for every blessing.
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Photos by Hamlin Grange.
ps: Some photos are mistakenly labelled 2016. Pls. ignore.
Cynthia Reyes 