Jan
15
2010
I Still Like Watching Plants
Author: siggyI still like watching my plants. Of course, right now it is in the middle of winter so I am only looking at my indoor plants although sometimes the primrose under the tree bloom. They like the cold.
Each day I go around my house and give all of them a quick glance. My snake plant which is very slow growing I love. It is over two feet high and I am admiring its tall leaves which are fringed yellow. It is our latest acquisition.
My office has several plants over the book case facing the window: several different type of cactus and succulents.
A week ago I noticed new growth out of the jade plant there. It was a small discovery but it gave me joy. Each day I look at it and see if I could note the change in size. It seems to be growing very quickly.
To me it is all a mystery. Why some grow or not or even die. And I like the unknown and mysteries. I do my best to place the plant in the right light and remember to properly water it when it needs it but still it is all a mystery to me.
The plants are like my little kids. You never know exactly how they are going to turn out. You just do your best tending and taking care of them. And then rest and accept the results. And do what you can, when you can. And rest again.
