Wednesday, November 27, 2019

Geraniums at Thanksgiving

Geraniums in the winter have been growing in this same room since my grandparents moved on this farm in the late 1930's, my parents in the 1980's and now I've carried on the tradition. I can't really explain what meaning the atmosphere of it all brings to me.





I hope you have a very Blessed Thanksgiving, however you celebrate the day. Because of the snow, plans have changed here, but it will still be just as meaningful.


A couple pictures of Annie this time. She was finally in the posing mood.



And one of Josey getting ready for bed.



 Getting to my place at Thanksgiving isn't exactly "over the hills and through the woods." It's more like "down that straight gravel road and to the left at the dead end." But it is home just the same. 




Peace be with you at Thanksgiving. 
Phil

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26 comments:

  1. Eggs In My PocketNovember 27, 2019 at 6:47 PM

    Geraniums are so pretty and how nice that you have such pretty ones at this time of year! What a sweet tradition to keep growing them! Love Annie...she looks very content. Enjoy your trip "down that straight gravel road and to the left at the dead end." LOL Wishing you a happy Thanksgiving!

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  2. LeighNovember 27, 2019 at 6:58 PM

    What a wonderful tradition! And what a treat to have geraniums at thanksgiving. Annie and Josey are beautiful. Very smart to stay warm and cosy when there's snow on the ground. :)

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    1. The Wykeham ObserverNovember 27, 2019 at 9:04 PM

      I hope you have a nice week. I always like your posts.

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  3. Morning's MinionNovember 27, 2019 at 8:33 PM

    Annie and Josey are beautiful cats. What would a home be without them?
    The geraniums that summered on our east porch are now nicely settled in the sun room; several have recovered from pruning and are putting out cheerful scarlet blooms.

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    1. The Wykeham ObserverNovember 27, 2019 at 9:05 PM

      Something about the geraniums that just make a house "home."

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  4. FlowerLady LorraineNovember 27, 2019 at 8:35 PM

    For some reason, I've never had any success with geraniums, inside or out. I love them so am enjoying yours.

    Happy Thanks Living ~ FlowerLady

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    1. The Wykeham ObserverNovember 27, 2019 at 9:07 PM

      Thanks for visiting. When I lived in Florida I found the best care for geraniums was just "benign neglect" in kind of a shady spot. Happy Thksgvg!

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  5. Barbee'November 28, 2019 at 10:48 AM

    Those geranium photos are the prettiest things I've seen today, and the kitties are a close second!

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  6. Granny MarigoldNovember 28, 2019 at 5:35 PM

    I'm trying to winter 2 white geraniums in the sunroom. They are getting leggy but no bugs so far. Yours look very healthy.
    Annie and Josey are just beautiful!!

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  7. Far Side of FiftyNovember 28, 2019 at 10:23 PM

    Happy Thanksgiving! My grandma kept Geraniums and what ever else she could in south facing windows all winter:)

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    1. The Wykeham ObserverNovember 30, 2019 at 11:23 PM

      I see you are getting snow up there. Hope not too much yet.

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  8. Mama PeaNovember 29, 2019 at 8:11 AM

    How I wish I had a window area in which to keep geraniums all winter. The splash of color must give you joy whenever you pass by them. And also bring to mind all your lovely family memories! Your pictures are always so gorgeous. Keep it up!

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    1. The Wykeham ObserverNovember 30, 2019 at 11:24 PM

      Thanks for stopping by. I wish I had a bigger window in the kitchen. That's where I'd really like to have them. Maybe someday.

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  9. Henny PennyNovember 29, 2019 at 6:50 PM

    This is such a good post. Your Geraniums are so pretty, and so are those kitty cats. Annie and Josey are beautiful! Hope you had a good Thanksgiving.

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    1. The Wykeham ObserverNovember 30, 2019 at 11:25 PM

      Thanks. I had a good Thanksgiving. I hope you also had a nice one and your pets and family are all fine.

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  10. ConnieDecember 10, 2019 at 2:35 PM

    These photos are so lovely. Your family farm looks like the perfect place to enjoy all the seasons. Get some rest this winter, because spring brings with it loads of work :)

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  11. The Wykeham ObserverDecember 11, 2019 at 5:56 PM

    Thanks for your visit to my blog. I hope you have a restful winter also.

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  12. Francisco Manuel Carrajola OliveiraDecember 14, 2019 at 6:13 AM

    O gato é muito bonito.
    Um abraço e bom fim-de-semana.

    Andarilhar
    Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
    Livros-Autografados

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  13. KristinDecember 21, 2019 at 5:04 PM

    I had the same geraniums for years! But I couldn’t bring them back from overwintering this past year. I’d put them out in big pots during the warmer season then bring them inside and pretty much forget about them for the winter. This worked for about 10 years but they decided enough was enough this year. I miss them. Yours are so pretty!

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    1. The Wykeham ObserverDecember 23, 2019 at 12:44 AM

      Thanks for visiting my blog! I'll be interested in following yours.

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    2. KristinDecember 23, 2019 at 7:38 AM

      Oh! Thank you! I'm looking forward to following along on your adventures!

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