Gardening, Puttering and Adventure Thread, Dec. 14

Great shot of a Clivia from Neal in Israel. Love it. A repeat.

New to me is his Jatropha. It's an "evergreen shrub or small tree with stunning flowers that will bring butterflies and hummingbirds to your garden."

The flowers of this species is rather star-like. Very attractive.

Neal says:

As part of the process of replacing annuals with perennials, I planted a jatropha. It produces cute little flowers, each about the size of a dime, and it has grown a bit. Unfortunately, new leaves start yellowing quite quickly. I try to guarantee enough water, and I fertilized the whole garden during the course of October-November, so I'm hoping the plant will strengthen and overcome the problem.

Hope it regains its health.

There is another species grown in places like Florida that is called 'Coral Plant'. Its flowers look very different.

Is everyone ready for Christmas or Hanukkah? Doing any decorating? We are featuring some decorating here today.

Edible Gardening/Putting Things By

Today is National Bouillabaisse Day and also Roasted Chestnuts Day. If you want to make Bouillabaisse using garden ingredients, you could grow some saffron crocuses and fennel. For Classic Chestnut Stuffing, you could grow celery, flat-leaf parsley (try Giant Italian), sage and thyme. Maybe even mushrooms. Growing a chestnut tree is a project.

Classic Chestnut Stuffing

Sourdough bread, fresh herbs, mushrooms, and chestnuts are the basis for this classic baked stuffing recipe. Whether you're making an entire "British Christmas" style Thanksgiving, or just looking to add a little classic touch to a party or feast, this classic recipe is sure to delight.

The same herbs are used in several other types of holiday stuffings and dressings. Some can be maintained indoors for a while. Have you ever grown them?

Ah, Nature

Not Reindeer:

A sight you will most likely not see very anyplace else. This is from my stepsister in Wyoming. pic.twitter.com/DO7oEIUHiS

— Glenn 🇺🇲⚓️ (@gcanderson57) February 22, 2022

Puttering

From a friend:

I just finished these oversized Christmas lights. The lights are made from 2 liter bottles, the wires from pipe insulation, and the oversized plug from a trash container and fence pickets. Really fun project. At night they really glow.
Lights inside the giant light plug in.

More Decorating

14 Christmas Decorations From the 1960s & 1970s Well Never See Again!

This is hands down the best Christmas decorations I’ve ever seen. pic.twitter.com/cazlFLPEv4

— Merissa Hansen (@merissahansen17) November 16, 2024

Dont want to fold your laundry? Put a Christmas star on top. Boom!!! A Christmas tree. Follow me for more holiday decoration tips pic.twitter.com/jsNF7D04Vo

— Dana (@Daflippityflop1) November 15, 2024

Atlanta Botanical Gardens from last year. Anybody going this year?

Guide if you're going to Longwood Gardens this year.

Adventure

From The Nature Nomad, Antelope Canyon, 12 6 24, Page, Arizona

Wavy rocks

Upper canyon

Gardens of The Horde

Are you decorating or doing maintenance in your yard or garden?

Hope everyone has a nice weekend.

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Week in Review

What has changed since last week's thread? Gardening, Puttering and Adventure Thread, Dec. 7

Any thoughts or questions?

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