By admin | January 16, 2009
Submitted by Ledge and Gardens Blog
High 15 F
Low 9 F
With those temperatures above, there is nothing blooming outside at Ledge and Gardens and inside, at this time of year with low light levels, there are just a couple of plants with flowers showing. The begonia, above, was brought in this past fall and has not stopped blooming. Begonias do leave a messy trail of dead blossoms everywhere but that is not a complaint, just a statement. It is a welcome spot of color at this time of year. I have had guests ask me if it is a Bleeding Heart. My guests are usually not plant people. The fusion impatien, while small, does have a simple little flower
on it and I know that as the days lengthen and if I pay a bit more attention to its’ needs, I will have a much bigger plant when it is time to take some cuttings and add to the plants headed outside for the warmer weather. It will come, I know it will. I have this Harlequin Phaelenopsis orchid
just about to bloom. This is what it looks like in past years.
It is now about three years old and it seems to thrive on the neglect this gardener gives. Last, the Streptocarpus ‘Laura’ is blooming her head off with these delicate pink flowers which are quite large. 
I have several of these plants of different cultivars and this is the only one with significant blooms. Thanks to Carol of May Dreams for hosting this Bloom Day. I will be enjoying those blooms from other gardeners who have a bit more light and warmth in their gardens at this time of year.
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