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A Creative Gardening Tip

Hello friends…. “How does your garden grow?”

A Tip  for Growing Seeds in Citrus Peels

This is a creative idea, and a simple way that can help you grow seedlings.  

At my house we eat grapefruit every morning. You can use a half of a grapefruit citrus peel as a seedling pot. Or a large orange works too. 

Grapefruit is one of our favorite fruits so I have a ready supply for this project. Grapefruit peel itself is a good nutrient fertilizer, and the use of grapefruit peel as a seedling pot can not only add nutrients to the soil, but you can directly bury the grapefruit and the seedling right into the soil.

Carefully scoop out the remaining fiber inside the half peel. Poke four very small holes in the bottom. Now fill the rind with potting soil, either purchased or homemade; add two seeds and tepid water. Gently water. Just a few drops should work and start the germination process, because the peel has some moisture in it. Add a few drops every day. You can use a muffin tin to hold the rinds in place. Place under an indoor grow light or in your most sunny window. When your seeds attain some height, thin to one plant per peel and allow to grow some more – until it’s time to transplant. If needed you can add a little more soil to give your seedlings a stabilizer. Its fun, creative and the citrus aroma is an added benefit.

“Contessa” says: it’s a good…and fun thing!

A New Year…

“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.”

Here’s to a bright New Year and a fond farewell to the old; here’s to the things that are yet to come, and to the memories that we hold.”

Tis the Season……Call Friends and Share your Love…….

Looking Like Christmas

Today I put the Christmas lights on the Norfolk Island Pine and moved it indoors for the winter. It looks festive. I also set up a Christmas plaid tablecloth on the dining table and placed a few electric candles around in the windows and added some small decorations, including my little lighted church. I purchased gifts online for my grandchildren and had them sent, and I fixed my winter clothes and prepared a final pack away of all my summer things. I accomplished some mending today too. This afternoon I took my walk and tonight ate a very lite supper. I’m now listening to some soft and relaxing music. Sleep time will be coming early tonight.

It was a nice day indoors, mostly because it was a pretty chilly day outside. I thank you my Lord and my Savior for peace, calm and for joy. May the spirit of this holy season be with all of us this year. We all need love…. and Jesus you remind us of the true spirit of Christmas in the love we share with you…..and with each other.

Good Night!!

Loving and Caring……with prayer….

Our Christmas Tree Lighting

Our new tree is so little compared to the big spruce that adorned “Spruce Island” for so many years, but all the same it’s a lovely green and healthy Holly with many red berries. We are very happy to have it. The gathering of folks was lovely and we sang carols and greeted friends. We had a very warm December evening. Nice time.

Blessings and Happy Christmas to all!

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O Christmas Tree, O Christmas tree,

How lovely are your branches!
O Christmas Tree, O Christmas tree,
How lovely are your branches!
Not only green in summer’s heat,
But also winter’s snow and sleet.
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree,
How lovely are your branches!

O Christmas Tree, O Christmas tree,
Of all the trees most lovely;
O Christmas Tree, O Christmas tree,
Of all the trees most lovely.
Each year you bring to us delight
With brightly shining Christmas light!
O Christmas Tree, O Christmas tree,
Of all the trees most lovely.

O Christmas Tree, O Christmas tree,
We learn from all your beauty;
O Christmas Tree, O Christmas tree,
We learn from all your beauty.
Your bright green leaves with festive cheer,
Give hope and strength throughout the year.
O Christmas Tree, O Christmas tree,
We learn from all your beauty.

 

Advent Sunday – Today

The Advent Season is a very special time of year that sometimes gets lost in the bright lights of the Christmas season it precedes. The first day of Advent is the first day of a new Liturgical (or church) calendar and begins a four week period of preparation in anticipation of the nativity of Jesus at Christmas.

Advent reminds Christians of the sacred meaning of Christmas. Despite the secular preparations taking place, like buying presents and going to parties, Advent reminds Christians to remember and prepare for the birth of Jesus.

Beginning with the First Sunday of Advent, the lighting of a candle can be accompanied by a Bible reading, devotional time and prayers. An additional candle is lit on each subsequent Sunday until, by the last Sunday of Advent, all four candles are lit.

“In Advent, we are celebrating Jesus’ coming, his incarnation, his ongoing presence with us now, and his return and glory in the future.”

We begin our new Advent Study today. May it bring Light to our World!

God Knows…….

November 15

“Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.” -James 1:12

▶︎ LISTEN TO THE DEVOTIONAL

Andrew Murray, a famous pastor and theologian, said several important things about the tough times in the life of a believer. First, when you find yourself in a tough time, know that you are there by God’s appointment. Second, you are surrounded by God’s love even in the midst of the circumstances. Third, He is teaching you something and is training you. And, finally, you are on His timetable. In other words, tough times come, but God knows it. He will keep you, and surround you with His love. He has you under His training, and you are on His schedule. As a result, you can trust Him – and you can ask Him for the wisdom not to waste what you’re going through

A quiet and peaceful day…..

…..and we close our day with an early and cloudy sunset. It is 6 pm. We spent a lovely day cooking, mending, reading walking, creating and enjoying our own company. It was a lovely day  We sang a little, prayed a little and we did some…..daydreaming  Feeling calm and very blessed.  How about you?

                      SHADOWS…..