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 Ten blossoms on a single bush! We are fortunate to have a Hibiscus rosa-sinensis in a large, clay pot. Since the blossoms only last for a day, we often bring them inside for maximum viewing pleasure. Here they are sitting on the kitchen area table. This plant was a gift from good friends when they moved to Denver, Colorado, and could not take it along. Today is the second occasion this year when we were greeted by 10 blossoms at once!  They say, “it never snows in Arizona” . . . at least not near Tucson.  They might be wrong . . .  First the Texas Ranger shrubs get pruned . . . now this!  Amazing . . . looks like a view from the Eastern Seaboard.  What a lovely winter scene.  Winter wonderland right in our back yard. Every year, it seems like commercial preparations for Christmas start earlier and earlier. That’s probably alright. Even Mother Nature needs a little lead time to ensure success. Last year’s Poinsettia Last year, one of our great neighbors presented us with a lovely Poinsettia plant. It stayed “in bloom” for many weeks. Eventually, we [...] |
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