Author Topic: Memories of 2014 (Read 2263 times)

matherfish · « **on:** January 19, 2015, 04:22:24 PM »

The new year is here and we dream of spring being around the corner. Remembering the past, we look towards the future.

matherfish · « **Reply #1 on:** January 20, 2015, 10:59:32 AM »

Today's lily pic is Almost Black, a gorgeous hardy.

matherfish · « **Reply #2 on:** January 22, 2015, 02:51:32 PM »

After several days of 50* and above (they have spoiled me)

the weatherman says we are going back to cold weather and maybe even some snow tonight and tomorrow!

Maybe if we all think enough positive thoughts, spring will come early. Come on everyone, think positive thoughts! Sunshine and sunglasses!

Bob_A · « **Reply #3 on:** January 23, 2015, 08:00:48 AM »

Good luck with that, Frank.

matherfish · « **Reply #4 on:** January 23, 2015, 03:39:42 PM »

You do not think positive thinking will work, Bob?

Oh well, I am trying.
It was a sunny 67* on Tuesday and today we have rain all day with sleet this morning and our high has been 36*. I am ready for winter to say goodbye.

Reflections of last summer.

Bob_A · « **Reply #5 on:** January 24, 2015, 09:27:51 AM »

Another 6 weeks or so and we'll be out of the woods.

matherfish · « **Reply #6 on:** January 24, 2015, 10:21:27 AM »

6 weeks! That's not bad! We had 1 inch of snow last night! It was pretty but glad it is melting now.

I think some people still have 10 weeks to go!

Oh well, until spring is here, remember 2014!

Bob_A · « **Reply #7 on:** January 24, 2015, 02:47:01 PM »

I actually was able to stand on my pond today.

matherfish · « **Reply #8 on:** January 25, 2015, 01:17:40 PM »

Bob, that is not what your pond is for!

We had about a half inch of snow blanketing the ground yesterday morning, but it was gone by mid afternoon.

We are another day closer to spring!

matherfish · « **Reply #9 on:** January 27, 2015, 04:31:33 PM »

Hopefully all of those in the northeast blizzard are doing okay. Praying that they are well, and their electricity is on or will be back on quickly.
As we tread through winter, and long for spring, here is a pic of Bolivia for you to enjoy.

SueSTx · « **Reply #10 on:** January 27, 2015, 04:36:04 PM »

Nice color.

Bob_A · « **Reply #11 on:** January 27, 2015, 06:35:47 PM »

Set one of those aside for me.

matherfish · « **Reply #12 on:** January 28, 2015, 02:54:26 PM »

I am not sure if I will have Bolivia available this year, Bob, but will let you know.
It has been a sunny day and 48* today's high. Not a bad winter's day. Tomorrow is going to be 51* but will be raining in the morning. Cold returning again this weekend.
Keep dreaming of spring! Enjoy Bull's Eye while you do.

matherfish · « **Reply #13 on:** January 30, 2015, 09:04:57 AM »

Another cold wave expected this weekend, so wrap up, stay warm, and dream of spring. Hopefully it will be here soon!

Julles · « **Reply #14 on:** February 01, 2015, 10:03:41 AM »

Pretty. Did you ever see Green Smoke? Man, I love that one. Colorata, too.

matherfish · « **Reply #15 on:** February 02, 2015, 09:35:35 PM »

Julles, I have seen Green Smoke and it is a great looking lily.

After a couple of nice days we are back to cold weather and once again the fires are burning in the woodstoves. The groundhog saw his shoadow I hear, so 6 more weeks of winter. I am wondering, he is an older groundhog by now, so has anyone checked his eyes? I am hoping that his eyesight might be failing and he is mistaken about his shadowl
Till spring, keep dreaming of spring planting!

matherfish · « **Reply #16 on:** February 04, 2015, 09:21:00 AM »

Its a nice day today,going up to52*f but will drop down tonight to 26*f, and the high tomorrow willonly be around 34*f. This up and down temps are killing my sinuses.

Spring is coming! Hopefully soon!

Aquscience · « **Reply #17 on:** February 04, 2015, 06:50:22 PM »

beautiful flowers

redberry · « **Reply #18 on:** February 04, 2015, 06:58:55 PM »

No worries about freezing temperatures here in this part of the PNW lately. I have been overwintering my lotus in an unheated greenhouse. There were some freezing temperatures earlier so I wrapped it up and I'll have to wait and see if it survived. Still many months away.....

I have my tropical lilies bagged up in the basement but I need to check them for mold or drying out.

But crocuses have been blooming. :-)

redberry

Bob_A · « **Reply #19 on:** February 04, 2015, 07:20:49 PM »

Why do you have your lotus inside?

redberry · « **Reply #20 on:** February 05, 2015, 07:18:36 PM »

The lotus is in a large pot and not in a pond environment so I couldn't sink it to the bottom of a pond for protection. Instead, I am hoping that by combining the protection of wrapping the pot with the shelter of the unheated greenhouse, the pot would not freeze (at least below the surface). (I have used this technique for overwintering greens.) Occassionally, we can get extended periods of freezing weather which have resulted in some very frozen pots but it is looking unlikely this year. The greenhouse does not get much sun at this time of year (combination of lack of sun angle and lack of sun) so it isn't much warmer than the outside. However, it won't be long before the sun angle is more favorable but it is a matter of having sun. I hope this answers your question. Sorry for straying from Frank's pretty pixs.

redberry

matherfish · « **Reply #21 on:** February 05, 2015, 09:08:27 PM »

I enjoyed your post Redberry. Good reasoning. Continue posting. and anyone else that wants to post is welcome to do so.
We were supposed to get as much as 2 inch of snow this morning but got nothing except acold day with a cold wind. Warming up this weekend for two days.

Here is today's pic towarm our hearts.

Bob_A · « **Reply #22 on:** February 06, 2015, 07:17:21 AM »

I'm in Zone 5 and my lotus are in maybe 14 inches of water (total), I haven't lost any yet.
Knock on wood.

matherfish · « **Reply #23 on:** February 06, 2015, 08:24:27 PM »

Good to hear, Bob, they should coninue to do okay as long as the tubers are below freezing. My tubers are sitting above ground in tubs outside in a cold frame but I am in zone 7.

matherfish · « **Reply #24 on:** February 08, 2015, 03:15:34 PM »

How about a night bloomer to help us dream of spring? Here is Emily G. Hutchins.

matherfish · « **Reply #25 on:** February 11, 2015, 01:32:02 PM »

Today's photo is Fairy Skirt, a hardy hybrid from Mike Giles.

matherfish · « **Reply #26 on:** February 12, 2015, 09:22:59 PM »

Another Mike Giles hardy hybrid is Frosted Pink.