Common Oxalis

Common Oxalis wildflowers

We currently have a very pretty edge plant growing in our front flower bed. The Common Oxalis is native to the area, the leaves resemble clover, and they have lovely delicate yellow blooms. I’ve read that they will flower all spring, summer, and fall. We have another Oxalis growing in the shade of the trees that can’t take the Texas heat and goes dormant during the summer. We’ll see how these do. The kicker? I didn’t plant these. They grew in as a border plant on their own. I do need to corral a few wayward explorers, but on the whole, they did quite a nice job filling in a space that needed filling. If they survive our summer, I think I’ll keep them.

Valentine’s

Happy Valentine’s Day from my Thanksgiving Cactus. Yes, it is still producing blooms. No, I have no idea what I’m doing right. Sometimes we need to be happy with what we have, and not yearn for what we don’t. Sometimes that is not easy. Sometimes it is. Deep thoughts for a Thanksgiving Cactus.

Thanksgiving cactus (Schlumbergera truncata) blooms

Happy Holidays

Happy Holidays from my Thansgiving cactus.

Thanksgiving cactus (Schlumbergera truncata) bloom

P.S. I did break down and buy fresh eggs for the holiday baking. Powdered eggs are great for pancakes and quick breads, not as nice for pie crust or pie filling. Shh, don’t tell the hens.

Happy Thanksgiving

I hope you all have a lovely day with family and friends and enjoy some wonderful food. There are plenty of photos of holiday crafts and recipes out there, so instead, today I present to you a new bud on my Thansgiving cactus. I have done none of the things I’m supposed to do to get blooms. I’m am thankful that it is happy where it is and is thriving on my watering schedule.

Thanksgiving cactus (Schlumbergera truncata) bud