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“February Begins with Mini Carnations”

Thursday, February 2nd, 2012
The last of its color.

My beautiful tulips quickly faded from a deep pink to a dusty lavender and eventually to a watery lilac.  Once the petals started falling, it was time to replace them. Tulips are still on sale at Ralphs at $11.99 for 20 stems. I had paid $5.99 for a 10-stem bundle last week so it's pretty much ... See Full Entry »

 

“Tulips: Makeover Time”

Saturday, January 28th, 2012
After a trim and in a new vase.

My tulips are starting to get a bit droopy.  The stems are growing too long and the heads are getting weak. I trimmed a good amount off the stems tonight and pulled off the lower leaves.  Once in a narrower vase, they're back to looking fresh and lovely. See Full Entry »

 

“Winter Tulips”

Friday, January 27th, 2012
Tulips - Day 1

Once last week's daffodils started to wilt, I bought a 10-stem bunch of tulips.  I was going to put them in with the daffodils, but something made me decide to Google "cut tulip care" first.  It was a good thing I did! The first result I went to mentions specifically not to put tulips in ... See Full Entry »

 

“Daffodils”

Friday, January 20th, 2012
5 Stems of Daffodils for $2.99

The irises have wilted but lasted almost an entire week. This week's bundle has bloomed so fast. From yesterday: To today: See Full Entry »

 

“Resolution #1: More Flowers”

Thursday, January 12th, 2012
5 Stems of Iris

Flowers always put me in a good mood. Yesterday's $2.99 purchase: Today's happy greeting: See Full Entry »