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Week 12: The amaryllis rewards me with blooms! |
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Several flowers on the amaryllis. |
Nature is resilient.
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Amaryllis, day 1, Week 1 |
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Amaryllis, today: Week 12 |

by Jeanne
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Week 12: The amaryllis rewards me with blooms! |
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Several flowers on the amaryllis. |
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Amaryllis, day 1, Week 1 |
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Amaryllis, today: Week 12 |
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It’s beautiful Jeanne. I don’t think it is getting too much sun at all. Worth the wait, isn’t it.
It sure is beautiful. I love the fragrance. Definitely worth the wait! I want to grow more next year. Thanks for dropping by, Liz!
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