The amaryllis bulbs are taking turns and producing second flower stalks. It has been non stop for a month! This week’s beauty.
It’s been blooming cold
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Still minus double digits
Quick update. Pipes thawed!
Hello February
Most snow fall in 24 hours
Toronto set a new record for snow. Likely close to 60cm and then some drifting. Light and fluffy and major cold -20C
Only thought about the garden twice today, ha
2026 is a go!
Tah dah! Potted up the seven amaryllis bulbs from last year. Two of the larger ones each had a damp/slimy spot on one side. I removed as much of the affected tissue as I thought safe and wiped the areas dry with paper towel thinking it might reduce the population of whatever is the cause.
Also started the first of the basil seeds for micro greens.
Weather outlook
Happy 2026!
Pulled the amaryllis bulbs out from under the attic eaves today. All seven are firm, green and look really healthy. I had packed them in vermiculite in open plastic bags. The vermiculite still has a nice hint of moisture. I want to plant them up this week. Minus 7 feels like -17, some sun and a nice dusting of snow over everything.
Corn silk
The corn is getting massive and the first signs of a future cob.
Hops are starting as are the green peppers.
And the amaryllis are looking happy
Pleased as all get out
Delighted! My trifecta of orange (Calamondin), Gardenia and Amaryllis all survived the winter and are starting to bloom.
Crushed the amaryllis rebloom challenge. Awfully proud of myself! Now to try it again this year.
Hardly noticeable is the new addition to the garden, dwarf pomegranate (Punica granatum).
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