I’ve joined an internet meme (pronounced meem) created by fellow Hoosier blogger Carol Michael. In case the term meme is new to you, it is a word that describes an idea that is spread and promoted through the internet. Most memes are spread from person to person via blogs, social networks, even email. In this case, Garden Bloggers Bloom Day is a meme that occurs on the 15th day of each month whereby participants post images of what’s in bloom in their gardens. It’s a great way to see what’s blooming all over the country, and world for that matter. Here’s what’s happening in my neck of the woods this month.
Blooms are hard to come by during the winter months, but I did find a lovely Witch Hazel in bloom. This is Hamamelis x intermedia ‘Jelena’. Known for it’s winter blooming, these multi-colored flowers are capable of producing a sweet fragrance. Flowers bloom along the stems in February to March.
Not satisfied with only one offering, I turned my attention elsewhere and found a couple of blooms on two indoor plants.
Begonia Rex. I keep several Begonias indoors during winter. I grow them for their fancy foliage, but the delicate blooms that appear each February are always a delight. A sweet touch on Valentine’s Day. Growing Begonias indoors can be challenging. If you’d like to learn more, follow this link: American Begonia Society.
Areca Palm. There is a long story about how I came to own (ahem, care for) this plant, but I won’t go into that right now. The palm flower always catches me by surprise because it is so unusual. My partner swears it reaches for him every time he walks by it. See, you can teach an old plant new tricks.
Happy Garden Bloggers Bloom Day. Be sure to visit Carol Michael’s creative blog, May Dreams Gardens.
