I chilled my Christmas cactus accidentally when I opened the patio door, making it drop its buds, sigh, just when it was going nicely. So I've moved it to the kitchen with that collection, and it's made a couple of new buds.
All the plants in the kitchen are doing well, the ivy sprouting, the wandering dude wandering and even the peppermint which I thought was dead suddenly sprang up when I put ivy in the same pot. My first aid aloe plant, which I use regularly for cooking burns, is happy. So all's well in the kitchen. It's west facing, and most plants seem to do well.
Meanwhile back in the studio, well the living room where the weaving was set up, I finished the band weaving for the lanyard. I had crocheted another, and I can stickweave another.
The woven lanyard still needs finishing and joining. Meanwhile I've contacted Sister M. at the Knitting Ministry to ask if she'd like some for the people we're providing with gloves and socks. They're certainly at risk of harassment, I think. If she agrees, I'll send them.
I have more warp threads ready for another weaving, so that will happen.
And the Christmas newsletter from the sisters arrived with a picture of some of the knitted items from the Knitting Ministry.
The gloves and socks are from your humble blogista. Nice to know they arrived safely.
Happy day everyone, keep warm if you're in the US. Well even the southern hemisphere doesn't seem to be very summery yet.
It‘s a chilly 52F here right now. Getting up to 59. Brrr! I used to have a house filled with plants. I have no house plants here yet. I’ll get vicarious pleasure from yours. Oh, I DO have that Christmas cactus given to me by the neighbor. It’s got buds this morning. We’ll see what they come to.
ReplyDeleteWhere did my response go?? Anyway I think you're unlikely to let a cold draft get at the cactus, since your door opens to a hallway, and I think your balcony is enclosed (?)
DeleteYes, terrace is enclosed and that’s where it sits. I’m not so worried about a chill as I am about my luck with a Christmas cactus.
DeleteI think the kitchen will be a lovely, cozy spot for your cactus. I hope the new buds keep growing!
ReplyDeleteIt seems happy up to now. Two new buds, wheee!
DeleteCheerful lanyards for cheerful and useful whistles.
ReplyDeleteThe knitting ministry is such a worthwhile enterprise.
It's such a privilege to take part even at a distance. It was a great help during lockdown.
DeleteNice to see your handiwork in the Knitting Ministry newsletter!
ReplyDeleteThey definitely know how to keep people encouraged.
DeleteThose lanyards turned out very nicely. My mum used to knit toques for homeless people, she made a lot of those. I seem to remember women knitting socks for soldiers during the world wars. Feet are so important, more so than we realize.
ReplyDeleteThe wartime requirements for socks were very specific about foot care. No seams, etc. I also do a stretchy castoff for easy on and off for compromised feet. And bright colors where I can get them. Machine washable. All that. The gloves are useful because fingerless -- no need to take them off to eat, handle small items etc
DeleteThe fiber work you've done is beautiful...and such a gift for others!
ReplyDeleteThank you. I'm hoping it helps spirits as well as hands and feet.
DeleteI just told one of my daughters about the knitting ministry and how you contribute. We both agreed that was a lovely thing.
ReplyDeleteIt's nice to be able to take part from a distance. A big point for me.
DeleteIt has to feel good to see your cozy work is appreciated. I forgot to ask my son if he wanted a whistle so I just sent him a text now.
ReplyDeleteLet me know if he wants one to use or give to someone needing the protection.
DeleteHow nice to be featured in the newsletter. The lanyards turned out well!
ReplyDeleteThey do this to encourage people I think. It works.
DeleteNice to be featured. The garden looks wonderful and do the lanyards.
ReplyDeleteI'm pleased with the little garden. Plants seem to like the company of other plants.
DeleteGlad you plants in the west window are doing so well.
ReplyDeleteNice to see some of your creations in the article. With the article, maybe they'll get more people donating, too! :)
Yes, the newsletter tries to attract more volunteers. They do this at intervals. Some really nice things go to our clients.
DeleteYou have such green fingers! Our Christmas cactus was less than its usual spectacular self this year.
ReplyDeleteMine is hoping to be left in the warm kitchen.
DeleteHappy Day!
ReplyDeletePlants away from a cold open door is a caution every winter!
All but one plant are away on a cozy table of their own.
Speaking of plants, I’m keen on learning how to grow watercress indoors.
May
Watercress is tricky. Let us know how it goes.
DeleteYour knitted items are on good hands and feet, Boud.
ReplyDeleteThat's my hope.
DeleteIt's 71 degrees here at 3 p.m. We're enjoying a warm spell in the Central Highlands of Arizona. SPF weather down in Phoenix!
ReplyDeleteAt this point I think I might have heatstroke at that temperature!
DeleteIt's very summery in Adelaide right now, today is expected to reach 37C (98.6) and the rest of the week similar with a couple of low 23C days.
ReplyDeleteYour plants are doing well.
Well, that's summery. I'm hearing from elsewhere in Australia that it's been chilly.
DeleteYour plants are certainly thriving. Do you feed them in the winter?
ReplyDeleteI never feed plants. They get a good potting soil when I first plant them, then after that they're on their own. They usually do okay. Mainly I think they benefit from being grouped.
DeleteI need to ship all my plants that are struggling to survive to you! Pretty much all the new ones I bought a few months ago are either dead or dying. At this point I've made up my mind not to bother getting any more. I've tried repotting them using the best potting soil I could find and I've only been using water that I've let stand overnight and they're still throwing up their roots in defeat. I think a fully eastern exposure isn't a good thing either.
ReplyDeleteIt might be body chemistry. I know other people who simply can't coexist with houseplants. The only plant I've found that's doomed around me is the avocado plant. I've been given healthy little rooted plants and they've literally died in 24 hours.
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