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[possummink]

"He knows no winter, he who loves the soil,
For, stormy days, when he is free from toil,
He plans his summer crops, selects his seeds
From bright-paged catalogues for garden needs.
When looking out upon frost-silvered fields,
He visualizes autumn's golden yields;
He sees in snow and sleet and icy rain
Precious moisture for his early grain;
He hears spring-heralds in the storm's turmoil­
He knows no winter, he who loves the soil."

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@possummink wrote:

@mousiegirl 

Mousie,  I saw this and thought of you, not remembering if it was you or Lulutoby that had Lenten Roses.  I think it was you as Cindy had to give up her gardening when she sold her home and moved to a Condo.  I noticed the other day that one of mine was perking up like it was getting ready to produce a blossom.   The bitter temps of the past two days or so have kind of tamped it back down. 

I just now thought of the Witch Hazel shrubs I have, need to check them as this is the time of year that they blossom.  Very strange but awesome plants. 

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@possummink   Yes, it is I who have lots of them, will have to check for buds, but it is so wet and no sun.  Last year at this time, there was sun and they began blooming, lasting well into the year.

I was able to find faux and they look realistic, so added them to arrangements.  I have a faux green plant of it for my baker's rack which holds only green and white items.

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Skye's latest picture wishing everyone a Happy New Year.  I forgot to post it earlier! 😏😏

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     @Sweet Caroline 1 

We love you just the way you are. How lucky we were the day you joined our threads.

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