Friday, 15 February 2019

This and that

 Star plant at the moment has to be this rather glamorous Hippeastrum.  I showed a photo of it just starting to flower, but look at it now!  It certainly makes a dramatic statement.
 There are more buds yet to open, so I hope to enjoy it for a while yet.
I had a birthday recently, so have been making some thank you cards.  I have really enjoyed making these - some with stamps, some with dies and some with embossing powders.  I have also been steadily adding to my crafting stash!
I am off to see some snowdrops on Sunday, which for me is the start of the gardening season proper.  I'm not sure where we are going yet, but there are several gardens to choose from locally. 
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4 comments:

  1. Elephant's Child15 February 2019 at 20:59

    The hippeastrum is a dramatic beauty.
    Love your cards, and love the idea of visiting snowdrops. What a wonderful welcome to Spring.
    Happy belated birthday.

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    1. Ellie Foster16 February 2019 at 08:46

      Thanks, EC. The hippeastrum has been (and continues to be) a joy - so exotic looking! I really enjoy the snowdrop visits and am looking forward to seeing drifts of them in a woodland setting. With a small garden like mine, I can't really stretch to drifts of snowdrops, but I do have many clumps!
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  2. Sandy16 February 2019 at 19:05

    You must have quite a green thumb. The flower is gorgeous!! Your cards are very creative and cheery looking.
    Sandy's Space

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    1. Ellie Foster16 February 2019 at 23:45

      Thanks, Sandy. I have to say the plant is doing its thing with very little help from me - I just put it in the compost and have been watering it - that's it! It is a fabulous flower.
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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