Lovely. I have last year’s poinsettia. It’s very healthy, but the leaves are not red. I have followed the advice, but might have to try something different next year.
I fill my house with them rather than plastic decorations. Yours sounds like a healthy plant. I have only known them to survive from year to year in warm climes. The leaves go red before they drop off, don’t they, so maybe this will happen later? Perhaps place it in a cooler area so that it thinks it is Winter. I know that if you pick the yellow flowers off it stops them from becoming leggy, and that they don’t like too much water in the soil they are in. I used to have a big poinsettia bush in my garden when I lived in Spain.
Thank you. I didn’t know about taking off the flowers, not that mine has got any. It’s very leggy. It has new leaves and is in the coldest, darkest room in the house at the moment. I’ll leave it there for a bit longer and see what happens.
Because I like eating Brussels sprouts, I could perhaps use bits of tripe instead!!! Holly is always my favourite Christmas flora (maybe because it’s prickly!)
A tripe wreath. I love Brussels Sprouts too. My method to is cut them in half and flash fry them first, in a nutty oil, to get rid of the bitter taste before adding water.
That citrus and spice photo reminded me of some lovely citrus and spice Christmas decorations my friend and I saw in London. We would have loved to have brought some back as presents, but would they be allowed into the country? Probably not, because they contain plant matter. But my friend, who was returning before me, bought a small one. If it was allowed in, she would text me so I could get a couple more for us. Sadly, when she showed hers to Border Control it didn’t past muster, so now those decorations are just a fragrant memory.
I haven’t seen anything like them made here. A market opening for a handy person?
What are those round things with the cinnamon sticks in the citrus and spice photo? I’ve never seen anything like them. And I’ll donate my Brussels sprouts to anyone who wants them. I just had some for supper, in an attempt to convince myself they are edible, but they were… not pleasant. I did butter and garlic with a splash of lemon, but it just didn’t work. I may give the wreath a try.
The round things are pomanders: limes and small oranges (or tangerines, satsumas or clementines) that have been cut and dried, either in a greenhouse or in a slow oven. They make the house smell Christmasy and are used in a pot pureé, as baubles for trees or in wreaths. I believe that Brussels sprouts make the ying and yang of Christmas – to appreciate the sweet things you need some bitterness. Besides they’re healthy!
I love that holly bursting towards the camera (like it’s trying desperately to get photographed) and I finally got to see what mistletoe looks like. I was always curious but always forgot to look it up online. The things I learn at SOL’s blog!
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Thanks Derrick – I could say the same about your photos…
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So beautiful 😊
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Love these photos! Thank you….
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Lovely. I have last year’s poinsettia. It’s very healthy, but the leaves are not red. I have followed the advice, but might have to try something different next year.
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I fill my house with them rather than plastic decorations. Yours sounds like a healthy plant. I have only known them to survive from year to year in warm climes. The leaves go red before they drop off, don’t they, so maybe this will happen later? Perhaps place it in a cooler area so that it thinks it is Winter. I know that if you pick the yellow flowers off it stops them from becoming leggy, and that they don’t like too much water in the soil they are in. I used to have a big poinsettia bush in my garden when I lived in Spain.
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Thank you. I didn’t know about taking off the flowers, not that mine has got any. It’s very leggy. It has new leaves and is in the coldest, darkest room in the house at the moment. I’ll leave it there for a bit longer and see what happens.
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I love the brussels sprouts wreath idea!
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Because I like eating Brussels sprouts, I could perhaps use bits of tripe instead!!! Holly is always my favourite Christmas flora (maybe because it’s prickly!)
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A tripe wreath. I love Brussels Sprouts too. My method to is cut them in half and flash fry them first, in a nutty oil, to get rid of the bitter taste before adding water.
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I boil them, chop them up and fry them in garlic! I shall try your method.
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And I will try your method – it sounds good!
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That citrus and spice photo reminded me of some lovely citrus and spice Christmas decorations my friend and I saw in London. We would have loved to have brought some back as presents, but would they be allowed into the country? Probably not, because they contain plant matter. But my friend, who was returning before me, bought a small one. If it was allowed in, she would text me so I could get a couple more for us. Sadly, when she showed hers to Border Control it didn’t past muster, so now those decorations are just a fragrant memory.
I haven’t seen anything like them made here. A market opening for a handy person?
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You can make them – plenty of tips online: http://goodideasandtips.com/2011/03/citrus-decorations/
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Thanks!
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Add wine or liquor:(sweetred/cognac/brandy/schnapps/etc.)
at some point to the brussels sprouts. Yum!
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Great idea – I’ll set light to them to – as is the custom with so much British Christmas food!
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Flamboyant Brussels Sprouts Flambe!
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What are those round things with the cinnamon sticks in the citrus and spice photo? I’ve never seen anything like them. And I’ll donate my Brussels sprouts to anyone who wants them. I just had some for supper, in an attempt to convince myself they are edible, but they were… not pleasant. I did butter and garlic with a splash of lemon, but it just didn’t work. I may give the wreath a try.
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The round things are pomanders: limes and small oranges (or tangerines, satsumas or clementines) that have been cut and dried, either in a greenhouse or in a slow oven. They make the house smell Christmasy and are used in a pot pureé, as baubles for trees or in wreaths. I believe that Brussels sprouts make the ying and yang of Christmas – to appreciate the sweet things you need some bitterness. Besides they’re healthy!
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Hi SOL,
Beautiful photos!
I love that holly bursting towards the camera (like it’s trying desperately to get photographed) and I finally got to see what mistletoe looks like. I was always curious but always forgot to look it up online. The things I learn at SOL’s blog!
Cheers! JBS
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It grows in balls in deciduous trees. It is picked from apple trees because it is actually a parasite: https://pixabay.com/p-712504/?no_redirect
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