I'm joining the ranks

Well, I've done it. Broken down and created a blog. It's been the rage for years, but then I've always been slow to jump on the bandwagon. I don't know how much time this will take, or how often I'll be able to post, especially at this time of year! Work keeps me busy plus trying to keep up with my own gardens, which I'm way behind on right now.

Lately I've been reading so many blogs relating to gardening, succulents, house plants and the like that I figured I could have fun with one, too! So I decided it was time to take pictures of my house plants so I can share them. Couldn't find the camera, had to use my phone and as a result most of the pictures are grainy or blurry. I did manage to get a few good ones, the best one being this aloe picture. Guess I'll have to ask my husband if he knows where it is when he gets home.

I want to share this picture, my orchid is finally blooming again!! Yeah!!! Only one but it has 4 flower stems and lots of buds so I'll be enjoying it again for a long time to come. :)

 This shows my hydrangea from Easter. I'm going to try to keep it going and hopefully have it bloom for next year. Wish me luck!

I planted up my Canada Day planter yesterday. The geraniums are not blooming yet and the Diamond Frost needs to fill in more, but come June I know this planter will be stunning. I always put it at the top of the drive and add a couple small Canadian flags to it. I love the patriotic look. Yes, I AM CANADIAN!!! :)

One of the blurry pictures but not too bad. I love this small cactus garden I planted a couple months ago! The tiger jaws cactus is going to be so much fun watching while it grows. Oh, and see the hoya next to it? Potted up last year and it loves this east facing window. Looking forward to the years ahead with this hoya, they are incredible plants. I can't wait to get these all out to the courtyard for the summer!! 

I've got a few trays of succulent cuttings I'm trying to root. It's the first time I've tried this and I've lost a couple already, but hopefully I'll be able to get most of them growing into tiny plants. Trial & error...I'll get it eventually. :)

I've got a couple of my succulent gardens outside today hardening off, getting ready for the summer in the courtyard. These ones are beside the hardy, year round succulent bed. I love this part of my gardens!

Sticks of Fire...can't wait for the 'fire' to come to this succulent! Stunning when it turns red. 

Ok, the rest of the pictures aren't worth posting. Oh well, not a bad start I think...first time blogging and it really is a lot of fun! 

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