Indoor Gardening 2021

A gift of an amaryllis bulb started out in a sunny window in my office, but once it started to bloom I had to move it to the living room where we could enjoy its color. Today, although the blooms are gone, the foliage adds some greenery to our bedroom and sits next to our recently planted terrarium.

Amaryllis in sunlight

Amaryllis in lamplight

Amaryllis foliage and recently planted steamy terrarium

I enjoyed last year's hibiscus plant so much I just had to get another one. Last year's cheap Stop and Shop purchase was diseased and did not last long, but it still had beautiful blossoms. This year I splurged on a more expensive hibiscus at Burnett's Country Gardens. The color is even better than last year's and so far, no signs of disease!

Hibiscus Fiesta

Close-up of Hibiscus Fiesta

My second spurge was a pair of orchids for these planters that have been empty for too many years. Sitting in my office window they really brighten my day and give me an added incentive to go in my office and get writing! The label says they need as much bright light as possible without being in direct sunlight. So, on cloudy days I leave the shade up and on bright sunny days I lower it a bit.

Orchids on a cloudy day

Orchids on a bright sunny day, shades lowered

These flowers broke off on the way home from the garden center, but are still thriving in a glass of water

Just planted terrarium, still steamy...

...and a few days later

We continue to grow lettuce year round. It has come in handy during times of Romaine Lettuce shortages

Another gift - this time an Easter Lilly and its a real beauty with orange tipped blossoms

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