Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day ~ November, 2011

By Kate_miller
This Garden Blogger's Day is all about annuals! Well, at least the lucky two that I've turned into "perennials."  As in... I wonder just how long I can encourage you to bloom?
Call me a softie but I just couldn't bear to let them freeze to death. Winter came early this year.
They're as delighted as me to be sitting indoors, comfy and cozy.

In the sunny window ~ Edna's gettin bizzy:

Edna's gettin' bizzy.

Edna, the Christmas Cactus that I've had since college (nearly ancient, now) is working 24/7 on her version of a holiday greeting.

Kids these days... always trying to one up the elders.

This is Lucy, a younger Christmas Cactus I received as a gift a couple years ago. The poor kid is clearly possessed. Timing her blossoms for Halloween.
Perhaps inspired by the snow, I have one re-blooming butterfly orchid. (Plus, a whole bunch more on the way.)
And, that's about it. A sorry state of affairs that I hope will improve very soon. This was 'compost year' when every happy houseplant that wasn't doing a good enough job got the axe.
Pay a visit to Carol @ May Dream Gardens.
She's the gracious host of this monthly meme, Garden Blogger's Bloom Day.
From her website you can connect with all sorts of talented gardeners ~ many of whom are living in kinder climates than me.
Now who's up for some snowshoeing??