10 January 16

Today is "Houseplant Appreciation Day," as proclaimed by The Gardener's Network. We have many leafy and flowering houseplants, including several large parsleys, a bay laurel tree, and eight African violets in a "nursery." This year we have saved at least 16 poinsettias from the church Advent/Christmas decorations, joining 6 that have lasted from prior years. My tie shows lots of flowers!