This little Violet has been with me since
we moved into this house.
We're talking two years
{wow, time flies!}.
I was worried I was gonna
lose her a few times
despite the loving care
I gave her.
I learned Violets do not
like to get their
leaves wet. So I placed her in a
cup and saucer
from my Great Grandma's
china and started watering
her from the bottom.
Beautiful things started happening!
The leaves grew greener
and I got blooms!
There are more little
purple nuggets
just waiting to emerge,
under that soft, lush foliage.
Maybe GG or Granny is
here helping me tend to my
vintage flowers.
Life's lesson:
Taking the time to learn how to properly
care for and nurture something
brings beautiful results,
regardless of what it is:
A relationship, your children
or even a little plant.
Who knew my little Violet
and GG and Granny would
remind me of this without
having to say a word.
Love is a beautiful thing...
xo, Amber
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5 comments:
I love African violets. They are so easy to take care of. I had a lot of them years ago. I even perfected rooting their leaves and making more plants. They really are a nice little plant.
Amber, It's so pretty. I need to pick one of these up. I had one years ago..it grew and grew. xoxo,Susie
That is a sweet and beautiful little plant, Amber. My own mother was a dab hand at raising African violets and had a lot of them in an Southeast facing window- xo Diana
Oh Amber,
They are lovely!
I remember, as a child I would always pet the top of the leaves, they are sooooo soft.
And how pretty to put them in a teacup. Very "becoming"
Hugs,
Sandy
Amber,
My Mother grew African Violets and yours reminds me so much of her! I might just have to get one and put it in my guestroom! That room we had in mind for her to come stay with us when she could no longer take care of herself, but she was able to live in her own home until she passes away...thanks for the lovly picture and reminder!
Hugs to your heart,
Betsy
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