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My Hippeastrum 'papilio' is almost open for business -- the ladyparts of the first flower are beginning to loosen up and by tomorrow or the next day ought to be receptive. I'll be torn because once I pollinate the plant the flowers will wither immediately, whereas I could probably eke out a couple more days otherwise. Of course, it may not self-pollinate. Some clones do, I'm told, and some don't. I also have pollen from Hippeastrum 'emerald' (not 'evergreen,' as I thought) coming from a friend in Indianapolis. Emerald doesn't look as green as 'evergreen.' Here's a link to a Flickr photo showing 'evergreen' and 'emerald' side by side. There's some color variation in 'emerald' -- some are pinker and some are greener. I hope Rebecca's 'emerald' is more on the green side.
At any rate, here is my 'papilio' in all her back-lit glory.
I've been looking at my other Hippeastrums with a more optimistic eye. Neither the 'Gervase' nor the 'Apple Blossom' appear to be seriously affected by the virus. The Trader Joe NOID, on the other hand, has streaked and deformed leaves, possibly because of the stress of childbearing three of the past six years. All the children look streaky.
More thyme and windowsill basil are up. Pesto basil is still not. I have forgotten to proof any Rainbow chard but will do so today.
I have four dozen springerle molded and ready to go into the oven but will post no pictures as they would add no new information to my LJ. I took a step backwards and did the 100% canonical flavoring -- the zest of one lemon and a cookie sheet sprinkled with anise seed. The oven is warming and I'll be popping them in directly.
Today is Roy's birthday, but he had to go out of town, not to come back till tomorrow. We've agreed that the date for Roy's Birthday Observed will be Saturday, and I am looking for a restaurant that is 1) not the Union League; 2) a maker of fearsome Manhattans; 3) good with seafood; 4) not a place we've gone to repeatedly.
At any rate, here is my 'papilio' in all her back-lit glory.
I've been looking at my other Hippeastrums with a more optimistic eye. Neither the 'Gervase' nor the 'Apple Blossom' appear to be seriously affected by the virus. The Trader Joe NOID, on the other hand, has streaked and deformed leaves, possibly because of the stress of childbearing three of the past six years. All the children look streaky.
More thyme and windowsill basil are up. Pesto basil is still not. I have forgotten to proof any Rainbow chard but will do so today.
I have four dozen springerle molded and ready to go into the oven but will post no pictures as they would add no new information to my LJ. I took a step backwards and did the 100% canonical flavoring -- the zest of one lemon and a cookie sheet sprinkled with anise seed. The oven is warming and I'll be popping them in directly.
Today is Roy's birthday, but he had to go out of town, not to come back till tomorrow. We've agreed that the date for Roy's Birthday Observed will be Saturday, and I am looking for a restaurant that is 1) not the Union League; 2) a maker of fearsome Manhattans; 3) good with seafood; 4) not a place we've gone to repeatedly.
