Thankful for ... Flowers!

This time of the year, when the world outside is white and somewhat bleak, I really appreciate my colorful indoor flowers.

Several pots of African violets are currently in bloom in a west-facing window.

They do better when left to dry (to the touch) between waterings. I water them once a week - or even less frequently - depending on how dry the soil feels.

My other bright floral spot is my Christmas poinsettia. It dries out more frequently and needs to be watered twice a week. Again I check to make sure that the soil feels dry. If allowed to dry too long, leaves begin to wither and fall. I see a few are withering already!