Often I will get a whole bunch of paperwhite bulbs started for my sister's Christmas gift. Inspired by all the buckeyes I was using to
decorate wreaths and such, I thought I'd pot some up for something a little different this year. My plan backfired when Christmas Eve came and my ten little buckeyes were still just ten little buckeyes. I didn't give them away, but I didn't give up on them either. A few days later they started to shoot out giant roots, followed by delicate little leaves, then great big ones. Now we have a tabletop buckeye forest, and I know what my sister will be getting for Christmas next year.
Welcome Shahbaz! But I must beg to differ; while flowers may fade, the memory of their giving will last forever ; ).
ReplyDeleteWith you on this Jaime, whilst lasting gifts (ahem, diamonds are nice!!) can be wonderful, flowers, delicious homemade meals, an amazing bottle of wine, even a good kiss come to that, these fleeting things make powerful memories and enhance life, no?
ReplyDeleteYay!! (the sister of the Monkey Flower Group is super excited for Christmas next year) :-)
ReplyDeleteWhew. Who knew she read it?? Better be more careful in the future. But there's a load off anyways.
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