Category Archives: plants

Deck is ready – where’s the warm weather?

Posted on May 21, 2025 by jjspina

New England has had some ups and downs with the weather once again. We had a few days of warm weather but now we are in a slump once again with rain off and on and cooler temps. I’m sorry … Continue reading →

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My plants inside are doing well!

Posted on March 11, 2025 by jjspina

I mentioned in another email that my husband chopped my eighteen-year-old hibiscus plant. Here is a photo of it doing quite well (don’t tell my husband I said that!). I am looking forward to seeing some green grass as the … Continue reading →

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Flowering plants indoors!

Posted on November 8, 2023 by jjspina

I hate to see all the plants and flowers outdoors die or fade away. We bring one plant in each year and have done so for 12 years or more. I have lost count. It is a hibiscus. The flowers … Continue reading →

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Check out these African Violet plants!

Posted on July 11, 2023 by jjspina

My African Violet plants are growing profusely. I give them a drink every two weeks along with a dose of plant food. They appear to be healthy and happy in the pots that hold water on the bottom. Two out … Continue reading →

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Vegetables and Flowers are doing well in all this rain!

Posted on July 5, 2023 by jjspina

I was surprised that our flowers and vegetables weren’t flooded out yet with all the rain we have been having. Looks like they love the rain more than I do. Here are some photos of our tomatoes, zucchini and flowers … Continue reading →

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Rainy day weather doesn’t get me down! More flowers to plant!

Posted on June 15, 2023 by jjspina

The past week has seen plenty of rainy weather and cooler temps than should be here in June. This didn’t stop my husband from planting more flowers in our circle which he said he was not going to do. Sigh! … Continue reading →

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Flowers are beginning to bloom and summer is almost here!

Posted on June 5, 2023 by jjspina

Since we returned from our vacation, I’ve noticed that the trees are fully dressed in their greenery and some of the flowers are sprouting. Everything looks beautiful and so green! My husband didn’t waste any time purchasing and planting flowers … Continue reading →

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Spring is Sprouting all over and soon it’ll be Summer!

Posted on June 9, 2020 by jjspina

This year (2020) has been a difficult year for everyone all over the world. Of course it has been harder for those who do not have a home or daily meals. I pray for anyone who is having a horrendous … Continue reading →

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