Wandering Jew Propagation

This Wandering Jew plant is starting to get tired and leggy, so I took some cuttings. In my experience, this is the easiest plant to propagate.

Just take a 2-3 inch piece, strip off all leaves except the top two and stick in water. In about a week or two you should see roots. After that pot them up.

I like to use Wandering Jew in my containers on the deck. They add a nice contrasting color and are a great trailer. I was amazed to see one in flower at the US botanical garden. It had the tiniest purple flowers. Mine have never flowered, but I do neglect them more than other house plants, so it is no surprise.

A snowy welcome home

After being spoiled by Maryland's sunny weather, I got a Minnesota welcome home. Last night another inch of snow covered the landscape.

In Maryland, snowdrops and crocuses flowers dotted the lawns. Pussy willows were in bud. We also hit the US botanical gardens, where I got my fill of spring bulbs and orchids in bloom. Just enough of a taste of spring to appreciate the white landscape and get through the Minnesota winter.

Barn chickens

On warm weekends, the chickens are let out to explore the barn. They are terrified of the snow and don't venture far. They do like their barn time though. They run and fly around, peck at treats and dirt. They also enjoy sun and dust bathing in the gravel.

It seems like they are keeping up their spirits though the winter, perhaps better than I am. I can not imagine how excited they will be when spring finally rolls around.