This was a gift several years ago and it didn't do well in my house during the winter because I keep my house too cold. It's still in the florist pot and I've always overwintered it and this year it has a double bloom. This is the perfect time for it to be in my house too, long before it's time to turn on the heat. I didn't do anything special to it except water it. I was shocked to see it come alive again and the blooms are spectacular. Hope you are having a great weekend. xo
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How cold are you keeping your house?
Propane in my historic house, 11' ceilings, tiny historic district surrounded by pastures.
Settled on 61f. Radiator heater in bedroom, door kept shut.
Power goes out 'enough' throughout year, concerned lower than 61f would have to turn water off, drain pipes.............if coincided with typical winds, and 20f at nite.
House clothes takes on new character! Wool, cashmere, belted blazer (copying Tolstoy), boots, beanie. Bought some wool fingerless gloves this summer.
4 coal fireplaces, none work.
Gorgeous blossoms. A delight, having the multiple blooms.
Garden & Be Well, T
Tara -- I dress warmly too in the winter. I really should get storm doors for my two French doors leading to my balcony. I am comfortable during the day but turn my heat way down at night because I love a cold bedroom. The thermometer always reads 62° in that room but I am cozy and warm under my eiderdown comforter. My house heats up quickly when I get up because my ceilings are only 7'8" high. Your historic house sounds amazing. My house, before I got a generator, never went below 54° during long power outages in winter. I'm glad those days are behind me. I would have no idea how to drain my hot water radiators! Your winter outfits sound delightful and I love your descriptive and frequent comments. Keep them coming. xo, Rosemary
I'd welcome a blooming amaryllis any time of the year! I haven't been much good at getting them to rebloom. Yours is lovely, Rosemary.
Reading Tara's comments reminded me of those who own large older homes and how dear the price of fuel might become. It really is concerning. We moved to a much smaller home, but because it's over 50 years old, and brick, there is no insulation in the side walls. I actually prefer older homes, but when I hear what new home owners pay for heating and cooling, it makes me wonder. We have a lovely older woman who lives about a half mile down the road, and she just installed quite a few solar panels in her back yard. When we get time, we want to stop by to ask her about it. Hers are not fixed to any rooftop, and I think that's what I'd want, too. (But they're not very attractive...and they sure take up a lot of space...no easy answers).
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