I've cut back some of the dead blooms, aka dead-heading. But it takes care to locate the right stems with the scissors!
Today's quote:
The bud
stands for all things,
even for those things that don’t flower,
for everything flowers, from within, of self-blessing;
though sometimes it is necessary
to reteach a thing its loveliness,
to put a hand on its brow
of the flower
and retell it in words and in touch
it is lovely
until it flowers again from within, of self-blessing;
~ Galway Kinnell
...flowers are gifts that keep on giving.
ReplyDeleteAs long as they are alive. The dead or dying blooms are a bit depressing.
DeleteYou know your houseplants really well.
ReplyDeleteAnd about this time of winter I'm really sick of caring for them. I shook the gardenia bush the other day and lots of leaves fell all over the floor. Now I have to vacuum them up...and honestly I've just avoided walking over there for a few days. That's the level of my spirits I'm afraid.
DeleteThe flowers and blooms are just beautiful. I would love to try to grow an orchid. They do lift your spirits, such a pretty sight! Take care, enjoy your day! Have a great new week!
ReplyDeleteYes, I do like how the blooms are sometimes so beautiful! Today is rainy and grey again...and so are my spirits...it's Mon and rainy and I feel like that old song. I think I may have to go drive a bit in the rain to feel a bit more grateful for my warm and cozy nest.
DeleteJust looked at your pretty scene, and wanted to comment how it cheered me up...but your comments are off. That's ok. Thanks.
DeleteLovely to see the flowers blooming there.
ReplyDeleteIt's been a good thing, having them on the windowsills, and giving me some color to look at. I have seen some daffodils on some postings on line...none in person yet. Then I will have trouble staying inside...will be driving around taking photos of spring blooms. Can't wait!
DeleteLovely!
ReplyDeleteThanks Marcia...I try to be grateful for what I have...and the beauty of flowers is always one of the amazing things in my life!
DeleteGorgeous.
ReplyDeleteThank you. I can feel glum as can be until I look at these beautiful faces! It's hard to feel down when they just look so happy.
DeleteIndoor beauty sitting in the window showing its colour.
ReplyDeleteI saw flowers for sale at the grocery store the other day...bunches are rather costly. So I'm extra happy that these are practically free.
DeleteSo pretty.. and so necessary in winter.
ReplyDeleteEvery little bit of cheer helps...but still seeing blue skies and sunshine takes the prize!
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