Thursday, April 20, 2023

April 19, 2023

Are there any devout lovers of God? Let them enjoy this beautiful bright festival!


 

Ayesha as the Easter Bunny...


We enjoyed not one, but TWO Easter Egg hunts. The second was in the Pinkerton cousins' backyard.




 

It didn't take long for Ayesha to discover that Easter Eggs can be opened, and they have treats inside. Fortunately I was able to keep the tinfoil consumption to a minimum.
 

Thursday, April 6, 2023

April 6, 2023

 It's been over a year and a half since the establishment of the Essington Botanical B&B. Now it's time for...

EASIEST PLANT AWARDS (indoors)

1.Snake Plant

It's tall, elegant and easy to care for. While it does prefer a sunny spot, it also does just fine in lower light, though it won't grow much. Water once a month at most. The Snake Plant produces "pups" on runners under the soil. It's tough to break apart, so I have used a serrated kitchen knife with great success.



2. Swiss Cheese Vine

Like most vines, this plant just keeps growing...and growing. Before long you'll find yourself with some very long vines. For a fuller plant, wrap them around inside the pot. Eventually the root nodes (little brown knobs on the stem) will produce roots and anchor the vine down. The Swiss Cheese Vine prefers a sunny window. Water thoroughly when the top few inches of soil are dry.



3. Arrowhead Vine (this particular variety is called "Maria")

Another plant that just keeps on producing...division is a little different, but still easy. If the plant's getting too big for its pot, lift it out and pull it apart (making sure both sections have roots.) The Arrowhead vine tends to bend toward the light, so it's good to rotate it every couple of weeks for more even growth. Water when the soil is dry.

 

And there you have it for now! Next up...PERSONAL FAVORITES.