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My Green Thumb

March 19, 2009 10:50 AM EDT (Updated: March 19, 2009 10:52 AM EDT)

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My african violets seem to know that it's spring. After being dormant for a couple of months they are now blooming again.

Tiny buds peek out their heads.

They evolve into this beautiful bloom!

My geranium was dying so I cut it all the way back and this is the result.

My dragon tree is doing just great!

I've had this philedendron for 7 years. It grows so well!

I'm amazed how well everything has done this winter. Now we're ready for spring!

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Comments: 57

Rae M. Mar 19, 2009, 10:52am EDT

Wonderful plants.

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Leah Christensen Mar 19, 2009, 10:53am EDT

A 10 for you.

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Kelly Kay Mar 19, 2009, 10:58am EDT

I LOVE violets! However, my thumb is not green =( I have killed 3 "good luck" plants so far. (Bamboo plants)

Thanks for the pics!

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Svetlana Goryacheva Mar 19, 2009, 10:59am EDT

Just lovely! :-)

Blessings and best wishes - S.

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Rebecca [Future Teacher] Mar 19, 2009, 10:59am EDT

They're gorgeous. I'm glad spring is finally here, everythings in bloom

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Elaine A. Mar 19, 2009, 11:02am EDT

beautiful photo's, the plants are very nice ;-)

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Nikki S. Mar 19, 2009, 11:02am EDT

Beautiful!

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Nikki S. Mar 19, 2009, 11:02am EDT

a 10 4 u!

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Nikki S. Mar 19, 2009, 11:03am EDT

Thanks for posting ~ Paying it forward

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Vivian P. Mar 19, 2009, 11:08am EDT

My mother loved African Violets she even grew some from seed once. When she passed away my African Violet bloomed continuously for over a year. I think it was God comforting me.
Now I love the pretty little plant too.

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C C. Mar 19, 2009, 11:12am EDT

very pretty!

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Sandra H. Mar 19, 2009, 11:12am EDT

I wish I could grow plants. My mother has beautiul ones and my MIL had violets for over 25 years.

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Nana to Seven Cutiepies Mar 19, 2009, 11:16am EDT

Oh Christine, these are so pretty. I love African Violets. I used to have a house full of them years ago. It's nice when them bloom, it cheers the house up.

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Cynthia C. Mar 19, 2009, 11:16am EDT

They are very pretty, thanks for sharing=)

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DIANE D. Mar 19, 2009, 11:18am EDT

These are very pretty~

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Winona Morris Mar 19, 2009, 11:19am EDT

Such lovely plants. I wish I could keep mine alive and happy longer.

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Tammy N. Mar 19, 2009, 11:26am EDT

Nice plants!

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Renee S. Mar 19, 2009, 11:28am EDT

I love african violets but I always manage to kill them.

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Katie Scarlett (Site Bouncer Wanna Be) O. Mar 19, 2009, 11:36am EDT

You're doing a great job with all of these. Very nice.

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Dagmara H. Mar 19, 2009, 11:36am EDT

beautiful plants

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Jo N. Mar 19, 2009, 11:50am EDT

Great looking plants! Thanks for sharing.

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fancy c. Mar 19, 2009, 11:59am EDT

awesome

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Elaine S. Mar 19, 2009, 12:05pm EDT

Beautiful Plants

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Ankica S. Mar 19, 2009, 12:05pm EDT

tks for nice photos and cmments bellowthem

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Peter Joseph Swanson Mar 19, 2009, 12:21pm EDT

wonderful !!!

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maria c. Mar 19, 2009, 12:25pm EDT

Beautiful, makes me want to go out and buy some : )

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DJ B. Mar 19, 2009, 12:44pm EDT

Simply lovely! :o)

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pamela r. Mar 19, 2009, 1:11pm EDT

TY FOR SHARING SO PRETTY!!

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Renee (Pres of Baby James Foundation) ~. Mar 19, 2009, 7:07pm EDT

Pretty

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Susan Roberts Mar 19, 2009, 9:08pm EDT

great pictures

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Jennifer K. Mar 19, 2009, 9:41pm EDT

Great photo story! I hope my African Violets do something soon!

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Steph-in-NE ..... Mar 19, 2009, 11:31pm EDT

love them african voilets
thanks for sharing

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phil w. Mar 19, 2009, 11:58pm EDT

African violets are tricky to keep in bloom. You must have 'em in a good window.

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regina k. Mar 20, 2009, 5:15pm EDT

they are lovely

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Beth - Doing God's work Daily J. Mar 20, 2009, 9:56pm EDT

Thanks for sharing on Helping out One another

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Ralph P. Mar 21, 2009, 7:05am EDT

Very talented...I have a brown thumb...lol

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queen.susan . Mar 22, 2009, 12:40pm EDT

they're BEAUTIFUL!

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Sheryl L. Mar 22, 2009, 6:14pm EDT

Very pretty violets, my Mom always had the miniature violets and they were beautiful too.

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Sandra L. Mar 23, 2009, 12:29am EDT

Those look great. The last two plants we bought died. I think we keep our house too cold for them. LOL

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Victoria H. Mar 23, 2009, 11:01am EDT

I've always felt I had the thumb of death. LOL

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Victoria H. Mar 23, 2009, 11:01am EDT

Thanks so much for posting this to my group All Photo Essays Here !!

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stacy k. Mar 25, 2009, 12:03am EDT

It looks as though you are very good with plants! Points nation

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Randee "The Court Jester of LaLa Land ! ! !" always and forever, I just want to celebrate Mar 25, 2009, 6:47am EDT

spring has finally sprung in MIchigan ? ? ?

those are some really nice looking plants Christine.....
thanks......

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Purrrrrrrrrrr~Genki dashite~Nantoka naru-yo! S. Mar 25, 2009, 10:21am EDT

beautiful =)

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Pam Eccles Mar 25, 2009, 3:28pm EDT

beautiful plants.........I love planting.....and I love results even more!

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☃ Aunt Shanny Mar 26, 2009, 7:23am EDT

My thumb isn't very green. Maybe 50% green. I have the will, but not the skill.

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Kim M. Mar 26, 2009, 9:28am EDT

very nice! I need to transplant my violets. They're too big for the pot they're in. I haven't had a bloom in years. =(
Popping in to Pay it Forward!

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ashley a. Mar 26, 2009, 9:45am EDT

very pretty
pif

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Phyllis R. Mar 26, 2009, 3:33pm EDT

Beautiful Christine...I love African Violets but they do not love me.....LOL!!! This is a beautiful for photo essay....I love the pictures!!

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Phyllis R. Mar 26, 2009, 3:33pm EDT

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carolina m Mar 26, 2009, 6:46pm EDT

super pretty

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Jen G. Mar 28, 2009, 10:25am EDT

Beautiful plants Christine!

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Jen G. Mar 28, 2009, 10:25am EDT

But I'm here with prizes!

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Jen G. Mar 28, 2009, 10:25am EDT

YOU ARE A WINNER!

3-23-09

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