Six on Saturday – ‘Twas the SoS Before Christmas

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Twas the SoS before Christmas, when all through the garden,
Not a creature was stirring, not even a ………

Oh dear, I may have fallen at the first hurdle, what rhymes with garden? Pardon? Lardon? This isn’t going well. The plan was a good one, the execution sorely lacking. In any case there are plenty of creatures stirring, I’ve just been out to feed the birds and it is pretty wild and windy out there, which may in small part explain the burry pictures. You may visit the Six on Saturday Grotto and see what all the other Christmas Elves have been up to, ably corralled by SoS Santa himself. Shall we shake a leg? Nearly time to put the brussels on!

First we have Correa backhousiana which has been hiding its light under a bushel, quite literally, for the summer months. Not that it is complaining, this year it seems to have settled nicely into its home and has rewarded us with a plethora of its palest yellow blooms.

My SoS Sister, Noelle, very kindly send me some of her cyclamen seedlings. Most have beautiful silver leaves, but this elegant one stands out in the blingy crowd.

Hedychium ‘Tara Seedling’ has a story, it is long and embarrassing and involves the late, great Tony Schilling and my ignorance. Yesterday I searched for seed, thinking of TC and his quest, and to my surprise/excitement I found just a couple. Later today I will sow them and hope for the best.

Another cyclamen, trying its best, with the help of the gusty wind, to get out of shot. I like to think of it as a bit of Christmas art. 

A plucky primula, one of last year’s bedding, is doing it’s best to light the gloom. A little nibbled, but it is good to share, especially this time of the year.

There was a last minute adjustment to my Six when the postman brought a surprise package to my door. These cards were made by Grandma Swotty using flowers from her garden, and possibly her daughters wonderful plot as well. They are absolutely beautiful and I will be loathe to send them out to anyone except the most special and deserving. Even then I will have to steel myself. Thank you Christine, I love them!

And that, is that. The Christmas SoS is complete. Next time we will be looking forward to the new year and all the potential and possibilities that come with it. Ever onwards! Until then …….

“Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good night!”

35 thoughts on “Six on Saturday – ‘Twas the SoS Before Christmas”

  4. Might you ever indulge in Elizabeth Arden stuff? I’m certain you could weave it into your verse.
    As an author, t think I understand grabbing readers’ attention with a good first paragraph. You consistently succeed.
    Apart from all that, the Cyclamen is very beautiful.

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  5. What lovely surprise for you. The cards are beautiful and I can appreciate why you really want to keep them. Perhaps you could pick your favourites and have them framed with a deeper mount to display as a cluster on a wall?

    Happy Christmas to you too!

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  14. Oh, ginger is already done? I have been waiting for that, since I must send some rhizomes through the mail. I should go check. If yours is ‘that’ done, mine should at least be starting to finish. Gee, that sounds funny, starting to finish.
    Merry Christmas!

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  16. Granda Swotty is a true artist, and those cards are worth framing and putting up somewhere they can be admired such as a stair well. I am sure you had a Merry Christmas and looking forward to more festivities in the coming days.

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  17. Ring out white bell. Do your best.
    Lie down leaf, enjoy your rest.
    Thorny crown don’t look down
    On pale flower being blown
    Out of the frame
    Pink, butter-yellow & lemon
    Also play the game.

    Thank-you Gill for your lovely photos & witty descriptions. Sue

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