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Sue Sutherland-Wood's avatar

I feel exactly the same about some of my (elderly!) African violets and even though they're supposed to be the kind of plant that fusty old ladies have, I do not care. It's a nurturing thing isn't it to be so attached and appreciative for all those dark days when their colourful display seems to have been arranged just for you and me :) P.S. Stunning "acreage" of cyclamens at your parents' garden!!! Thanks for this little gust of sweetness today!

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Beth T (BethOfAus)'s avatar

A beautiful post. It’s always heartbreaking to lose something in that fashion. Sigh. But it certainly served its purpose over an extraordinary 20-year period. I’m so glad. I love that your parents have so many of these beautiful plants in their garden. My naturalised ones are mainly white. They’re so vibrant in among the couch grass that’s trying to take over the garden bed. And as always, I adore your art. Thanks so much for sharing these older posts again. They’re well worth reading. Sending heaps of hugs and best wishes. 🤗🤗😘🌸

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