What's outside of your picture window today?

Posted by John, Volunteer Mentor @johnbishop, Nov 25, 2020

As we get ready for the real winter to show up and COVID-19 still playing a major part in our lives I like to spend moments of my day de-stressing about what's going on in the world today. All I have to do is look out the window and observe some of natures beautiful creatures, how they interact and ponder how small it makes my troubles seem. Sometimes I may even get the opportunity to take a photo or two. How about you? Anything going on outside of your window(s) that you want to share?

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@ess77

@merpreb, @loribmt, @sueinmn, and all...
This is the third time writing you my message. I could do it easier and faster by carrier mourning doves! Grrrrrr...

I'm attaching pics of a couple more new inside plants I rescued and loving playing with. What fun for me now that I again can have a few plants inside. I gave up my house plants, put outside what would survive and gave friends others when medical issues took over a few years ago. Now, I can care for them regularly and only have succulents, low light,low water, or low maintenance.

Also, they're all rescue -pious me..and new to me. I love they're quaintness, so unusual and all respond so well to love.

Water about 1-2x weekly only. Low fertilizer needs. Low light needs. Perfect for my current life.

Added pic of watermelon plant that is bursting out with new growth. Love the new line of pots now, too. Things change so fast!

Watermelon has doubled in size since got it...2 weeks for most of these newbees.

Ck out the one full, rounded, in a great natural stone pot. What is it? Love it. Doubled also, but may be getting a tiny bit too much lite, as leaves are a touch brown, crinkled on tips. Moved it back couple of feet to kitchen divider.

Money tree needs help. One larger trunk has survived, has a lot of new growth. 2 trunks were squishy and pulled out easily. Moss on top, not much soil. Do you know how to help it? Repot with some fresh soil? What kind? Succulent?

OK, my pain in hands, fingers, wrist, arms, back, neck....is sky high now using my cell to message you so I'm through. Hope you are well and enjoy your new babies.

Be safe. Be blessed. Elizabeth

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This looks like a watermelon plant. I have a small one too

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@ess77

@merpreb, @loribmt, @sueinmn, and all...
This is the third time writing you my message. I could do it easier and faster by carrier mourning doves! Grrrrrr...

I'm attaching pics of a couple more new inside plants I rescued and loving playing with. What fun for me now that I again can have a few plants inside. I gave up my house plants, put outside what would survive and gave friends others when medical issues took over a few years ago. Now, I can care for them regularly and only have succulents, low light,low water, or low maintenance.

Also, they're all rescue -pious me..and new to me. I love they're quaintness, so unusual and all respond so well to love.

Water about 1-2x weekly only. Low fertilizer needs. Low light needs. Perfect for my current life.

Added pic of watermelon plant that is bursting out with new growth. Love the new line of pots now, too. Things change so fast!

Watermelon has doubled in size since got it...2 weeks for most of these newbees.

Ck out the one full, rounded, in a great natural stone pot. What is it? Love it. Doubled also, but may be getting a tiny bit too much lite, as leaves are a touch brown, crinkled on tips. Moved it back couple of feet to kitchen divider.

Money tree needs help. One larger trunk has survived, has a lot of new growth. 2 trunks were squishy and pulled out easily. Moss on top, not much soil. Do you know how to help it? Repot with some fresh soil? What kind? Succulent?

OK, my pain in hands, fingers, wrist, arms, back, neck....is sky high now using my cell to message you so I'm through. Hope you are well and enjoy your new babies.

Be safe. Be blessed. Elizabeth

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This is a "watermelon" peperomia plant. It looks like the leaves may be a bit sunburned or it was allowed to dry out too much or watered too much. This type of plant grows in nature on the forest floor, likes shade & regular moisture, but not too much or it will rot.

So one tip with all plants - damaged leaves will not recover, and do not help the plant survive, so feel free to remove them.
A tip for peperomia is to plant it in soil that drains well, water as soon as the top of the soil is dry, making sure the extra water can drain out.

I just adopted 5 new plants last week - now searching through my pots for the right one for each.
Sue

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In reply to @johnbishop "Love these guys!" + (show)
@johnbishop

Love these guys!

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Off the southern side of our house, I watched a family of quail as the babies are learning to fly. They have a hidden nest in the tree just over the property line. This morning Mom was on the ground on our side, Dad was literally on the fence. The three babies came down to the fork in the tree, the first two bravely flying from tree to fence, then down onto our grass. Mom rewarded them by feeding them bugs and such. The third little one stayed in the fork of tree, for a long while, too unsure to go further. Once they had gotten up their courage, a short flight down to the fence, then ground! Everyone was happy until the scrubjay came along to harass everyone. Daddy quail took him on, and chased him off.

One of the does birthed a set of twins, and yesterday we saw them for the first time. Grasses in the back lot are so high we almost couldn't see them!
Ginger

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Outside my window, well...
Taking care of the garden has been a pain over the last years so I let it go, erm, wild...

On the left I see a strange branch that sprouted a few flowers that disguise it as raspberry or blackberry, no idea where that will be going. It was in a pot where the 'sad apple tree' was delivered to me years ago, which does need a bit more attention although it did surprise me with flowers and even apples last year. The apples are tiny and more suited for birds since they are very sour.
I also see the bold, vivid red maple in a pot. I can't even describe its colour because it's way, way out of the image colour spectrum and radiates red, orange, red, orange, plum; all depending on the sun and the light that hits it. It is absolutely fabulous. Small, but like a bunch of flowers all the time.
On the right I spot some fragrant flowers from the honeysuckle and even snapdragon; the latter is quite the surprise.
I see some red salvia flowers that defied a few Winters (and my negligence) and even though they were sold as not hardy at all; they still live after snow and more.
The fig tree is still growing and I missed another pruning session early this year when no one could come over to help. But oh well: the more figs the better! It is getting quite unruly though, covering almost a third of the entire garden width.
There is a Strange Artefact which is the 'eucalyptus tree' I bought at a garden centre. Little did I know. Armed with zero knowledge I though this was a good idea. It turned out to be a branch, as I removed the pot dirt and planted it. It grew. A lot. But it's still basically a stick. It's curved, to boot. And one very cold Winter, as I walked into the living room I saw a bunch of leaves against the window. The leaves were attached to something; a massive branch. Where in the world...? As I stared at it, I noticed the tall eucalyptus tree was 'gone'. Well; it was no longer standing: it had draped itself against the window. It must have had problems keeping itself together in the harsh cold. The next day: it was upright again. I never understood how it was possible that it could simply go limp like this. But it's still here, a strange tall prince standing tall, alone, like this weird thing sticking out of the garden with leaves all the way up in its crown.

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@ellamster

Outside my window, well...
Taking care of the garden has been a pain over the last years so I let it go, erm, wild...

On the left I see a strange branch that sprouted a few flowers that disguise it as raspberry or blackberry, no idea where that will be going. It was in a pot where the 'sad apple tree' was delivered to me years ago, which does need a bit more attention although it did surprise me with flowers and even apples last year. The apples are tiny and more suited for birds since they are very sour.
I also see the bold, vivid red maple in a pot. I can't even describe its colour because it's way, way out of the image colour spectrum and radiates red, orange, red, orange, plum; all depending on the sun and the light that hits it. It is absolutely fabulous. Small, but like a bunch of flowers all the time.
On the right I spot some fragrant flowers from the honeysuckle and even snapdragon; the latter is quite the surprise.
I see some red salvia flowers that defied a few Winters (and my negligence) and even though they were sold as not hardy at all; they still live after snow and more.
The fig tree is still growing and I missed another pruning session early this year when no one could come over to help. But oh well: the more figs the better! It is getting quite unruly though, covering almost a third of the entire garden width.
There is a Strange Artefact which is the 'eucalyptus tree' I bought at a garden centre. Little did I know. Armed with zero knowledge I though this was a good idea. It turned out to be a branch, as I removed the pot dirt and planted it. It grew. A lot. But it's still basically a stick. It's curved, to boot. And one very cold Winter, as I walked into the living room I saw a bunch of leaves against the window. The leaves were attached to something; a massive branch. Where in the world...? As I stared at it, I noticed the tall eucalyptus tree was 'gone'. Well; it was no longer standing: it had draped itself against the window. It must have had problems keeping itself together in the harsh cold. The next day: it was upright again. I never understood how it was possible that it could simply go limp like this. But it's still here, a strange tall prince standing tall, alone, like this weird thing sticking out of the garden with leaves all the way up in its crown.

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What a delightful tour of what You see outside your window! You must live somewhere with a relatively temperate climate to be able to grow your tall prince of a eucalyptus tree (and a fig tree). I’m happy to hear he’s so hearty to withstand the winter where you are. Thank you for sharing a glimpse out your window. ☺️

I see you’ve been a member for a few years but haven’t visited for a while. Welcome back! I bet you’re finding a few changes in the forum and a lot more discussions. Anything in particular that sparked your interest?

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@ellamster

Outside my window, well...
Taking care of the garden has been a pain over the last years so I let it go, erm, wild...

On the left I see a strange branch that sprouted a few flowers that disguise it as raspberry or blackberry, no idea where that will be going. It was in a pot where the 'sad apple tree' was delivered to me years ago, which does need a bit more attention although it did surprise me with flowers and even apples last year. The apples are tiny and more suited for birds since they are very sour.
I also see the bold, vivid red maple in a pot. I can't even describe its colour because it's way, way out of the image colour spectrum and radiates red, orange, red, orange, plum; all depending on the sun and the light that hits it. It is absolutely fabulous. Small, but like a bunch of flowers all the time.
On the right I spot some fragrant flowers from the honeysuckle and even snapdragon; the latter is quite the surprise.
I see some red salvia flowers that defied a few Winters (and my negligence) and even though they were sold as not hardy at all; they still live after snow and more.
The fig tree is still growing and I missed another pruning session early this year when no one could come over to help. But oh well: the more figs the better! It is getting quite unruly though, covering almost a third of the entire garden width.
There is a Strange Artefact which is the 'eucalyptus tree' I bought at a garden centre. Little did I know. Armed with zero knowledge I though this was a good idea. It turned out to be a branch, as I removed the pot dirt and planted it. It grew. A lot. But it's still basically a stick. It's curved, to boot. And one very cold Winter, as I walked into the living room I saw a bunch of leaves against the window. The leaves were attached to something; a massive branch. Where in the world...? As I stared at it, I noticed the tall eucalyptus tree was 'gone'. Well; it was no longer standing: it had draped itself against the window. It must have had problems keeping itself together in the harsh cold. The next day: it was upright again. I never understood how it was possible that it could simply go limp like this. But it's still here, a strange tall prince standing tall, alone, like this weird thing sticking out of the garden with leaves all the way up in its crown.

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What beautiful word pictures you've drawn for us. I too am working to reclaim my gardens from a couple years of limited care. I keep telling myself to simplify, then I get another idea and...
Sue

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@sueinmn

What beautiful word pictures you've drawn for us. I too am working to reclaim my gardens from a couple years of limited care. I keep telling myself to simplify, then I get another idea and...
Sue

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Thank you both!
Yes, the forum has changed but I decided to take its exploration slow; I am on the way to somewhat recovering from a strong depression and need to pace myself. Nature and cats help 😊
Reclaiming the garden, right?! Nature really took over here and the difference between 'nature' and 'garden' are now apparent 😀
The climate here is moderate, yes. The eucalyptus is, ah, well. This Stick Prince, curved but still standing, is one I can't bear to get rid of even though he really erm, well... 😀

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@ess77

@becsbuddy ..

NO!

Hard to think of such a thing sitting g in 90 degrees for over a week...and no cool til October...beautiful. Becky. Enjoy your lovely home!
Elizabeth

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@becsbuddy , @johnbish

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@ess77

@becsbuddy, @hohnbishop,@ellamaster, @sueinmn, @loribmt, and all...
Reclaiming your garden...wonderful way to say it and it will be a bunch of fun. I'm so thrilled Mother Nature leaves my garden pretty much alone, except this year I lost my longtime freid my Vanda orchid, leaving it out in a late, hard freeze in March!
And you, Becky just had snow!

What lovely descriptive introduction to your garden.. Thank you,, Ellla, for sharing...AND John, your orioles are wonderful. I've never had one. I keep hoping to see them during migration, in warmer, sunny Florida. So beautiful.

The bulbous trunk tree in the picture before is I believe a money tree. Thanks, Merry @merpreb. Think that's it.

Becky, none of my newbees are outside... they're houseplants. They don't worry about the 90 degree temps. Only if I keep the AC too low or they're in an ac breeze will they get upset. So, I'm seeing vast improvement now in 3rd week of rescue.. Both money trees are doing well.. both watermelon plants are improving, think I'll will repot all 4 of them, just to get the right nutrients and make sure their ok below surface.

The Aloe, lucky bamboo, orchids , African violets are doing well. Glad I have them, saved them and am getting so much joy from them.

Attached a couple of pics...gardenis, ginger in bloom, tiny hydrangea...enjoy.

Blessings and be well... elizabeth

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