Paperwhites are my favorite of bulbs, and to watch them bloom in winter is a sweet treat. This morning I awoke to a milagro pequeno, a little miracle.
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You have a beautiful spirit, Susan, that enables you to still appreciate life's smallest gifts even in the midst of such humbling circumstances. So many, who have so much more, would never give the flowering of paperwhites in winter a second thought, much less call them little miracles. God bless you.
Thank you Yvonne, and you as well.
I believe the paperwhites were Spirits way of letting me know not to fear change. They only took three weeks. I filled two shallow containers(bonsai type)with marbles, sat four bulbs on top and added water. The daffodils have grown only a couple inches, they must require the full six weeks to bloom.
I was afraid it would get to cold in here, but with this balmy weather (above zero)no problem. If a cold snap comes I can take them to the Library.
Actually the daffodils are for the library, librarians, etc. I want the roots to grow a little deeper so the bulbs won't move just in case someone want to touch them, and you know someone will:)
I'm still praying for guidance Yvonne, hope to have an answer soon.
May we all see the milagro pequenos in our lives.
They are so pretty, Susan. You grew those? In the winter time? I didn't think such things were possible without a greenhouse. Indeed, they are little miracles and thank you for sharing their beauty with us.
I love paperwhites...I use to grow them all the time in a clear cylinder with rocks and water on my kitchen table in the winter...
It's very easy to force bulbs anytime of the year, but winter seems the best. It just brings a little colour and the smell of spring inside. With so many months of winter left why not try a few? Some bulbs are sold for forcing, but any will do. The bigger the bulb the more energy.
Nothing like having coffee in the morning and looking at fresh blooming flowers right Granny?
We all would do good to pray for guidance, Susan. And listen to our gut. That is one of the things I learned in therapy. Our heads and our hearts will lead us in a wrong direction but our gut, our sixth sense, our intuition, what ever you call it, won't.
Therein lies the rub. Being able to distinguish between our head, our heart and our gut. We can be tricked by either of the first two. Yes, we can fool ourselves.
Like Serenity said on her blog, you have to look within and be ready to accept we all have attributes others will appreciate. We have to believe in ourselves before we can believe in others. When you really believe in yourself, you will trust whatever decisions you make for yourself will work out OK.
Just always have a backup plan. That increases the likelihood you will have more confidence in any decision.
As I said when I started this venture, if it doesn't work out, I'll turn the B&B into a home for bitchy old ladies. Now I don't worry about failure cause there is always a need for a home for bitchy old ladies.
Blogging is like a box of chocolates isn't it? LOL!!! You always make me smile of laugh.
Your little cottage sounds so inviting, and it would be wonderful to be of some use again. I do know what its like to have a place, work full time, and try and keep all the chores done with help that's less than enthusiastic.
I am in awe by your faith not being shaken, to still have trust in people, it gives me hope that I can recover my trust in myself and others.
I have so many thoughts going through my head right now, I have a loss for words. It's late, I got up at four this morning, best I go to bed before I blow a fuse thinking:)
Blessings to you all, please pray for me.
I loved sitting at my table drinking my coffee and looking at the paperwhites...The first time I grew them I was skeptical but, watched in awe as they grew...
That's one of the best parts isn't it Granny, watching the process of growth? This morning while making my coffee I caught the slightest whiff of sweetness. Opening the door to put the dogs out, I noted the temperature to be around eight or nine degrees, very warm for here. Stepping back inside I was flooded with the scent. I take it as an omen of better things to come.
I can imagine you sitting at your kitchen table drinking your first cup of coffee talking to a few paperwhites bulbs.
For some reason narcissus bulbs don't need a cold storage period, and they only take three weeks to bloom. We all need little miracles in our lives, it gives hope for the future, and joy for the now.
Yvonne, a honme for bitchy old women? Save me a room please.
susan, those flowers are purdy.
Those pics came from "Ask Jeeves", but my flowers are just as pretty in every way.
Some people can't stand the smell of paperwhites or hyacinth, it's a genetic thing which amazes me. However it works, I'm glad I have the genes I do.
Never thought of myself as a bitchy woman before, but I'm willing to work on it:)
I have fifty Dutch Master bulbs to plant this spring, I wonder where I'll plant them?
That's the ONLY thing I miss about living up North...I loved watching the bulbs push through the ground...Was very exciting to see the first little green specks ...
Yvonne...can you give Lilly and I adjoining rooms?? I wanna share my chili fries with her...
WOW!! 50 Dutchmaster's ...AWESOME!!
Perhaps I should have said "spirited" old ladies. You know how it is said when men are bitchy they "speak their minds" or are the "take charge types" or are "strong-willed". But when a woman is assertive or outspoken, she is labeled a bitch.
Well, I happen to love spirited old ladies and think it would be a hoot to be surrounded by some. I would just have to have some house rules about where to hide the bodies of those crazy enough to cross one of the SOL's!
you will have to get a few hogs Yvonne. Keep them down near the pond.
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