Thursday, April 25, 2019

Take Three Thursday - Handle With Care

In an effort to notice more of the ordinary in my life, I have decided to share what I have noticed this week in Take Three Thursday.   The idea is to take 1 - 3 photos that are linked some how; by theme, by colour, by date, by moment,  by points of view. There is no formal link in but please feel free to join in.    What have you noticed this week? 

See what others have noticed this week:
Melissa at Daily Life - Bits & Pieces
Karen at Random Reflections

We recently, on a cold Wednesday, had a walk through the warm cactus greenhouse at a local nursery.  Over the years we have watched these plants grow & take shape.  We are amazed at how huge the barrel cactus have become.  You could not, even if you wanted to, put your arms around the plant it's so large.






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  1. KarenThursday, April 25, 2019 7:47:00 am

    Hard to imagine that that is just ONE plant! This post reminds me that it's been a long time since I visited the Highland Park Conservatory. They have a lovely room dedicated to cactus and desert plants. Today the sun is shining, so I'm hoping to take a walk outside!

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    1. Patio PostcardsThursday, April 25, 2019 4:28:00 pm

      The cactus greenhouse is perfect on dull cold days, they keep it quite warm in there so it warms the body to the bone which is so nice - although I avoid in the summer for that very reason.

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  2. Eileen TThursday, April 25, 2019 8:17:00 am

    They’re huge and so is that greenhouse!

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    1. Patio PostcardsThursday, April 25, 2019 4:27:00 pm

      There's is probably about 30-35 greenhouses at the business & soon they will all be open for purchase of annuals & perennials.

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  3. debs14Thursday, April 25, 2019 8:27:00 am

    Wow! We have a very much smaller version of one of those in our conservatory - ours is the size of an orange! What a lovely place to warm up on a chilly afternoon.

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    1. Patio PostcardsThursday, April 25, 2019 4:26:00 pm

      I'm not sure what they feed the cactus if at all, but they apparently start off quite small.

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  4. RuthThursday, April 25, 2019 9:34:00 am

    I have to confess that I am not a fan of the prickly kind of cactus at all ...

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    1. Patio PostcardsThursday, April 25, 2019 4:26:00 pm

      Cactus are not a favourite of mine but I do marvel at the variations in shape & size. They had some that looked just like stones, that way they don't get eaten by animals of the dessert.

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  5. Divers and SundryThursday, April 25, 2019 12:10:00 pm

    Wow! I don't know of any similar displays here. Those are incredible!

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    1. Patio PostcardsThursday, April 25, 2019 4:25:00 pm

      It is quite amazing to have seen the barrel cactus over the last few years to notice the size changes.

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  6. Lady EllaThursday, April 25, 2019 2:35:00 pm

    They do look kinda cuddly - even if you'd have to don a suit of armour before approaching!

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    1. Patio PostcardsFriday, April 26, 2019 7:49:00 am

      Ha Ha Ha ... but having chuckled, I really wanted to wrap my arms around the barrel cactus as a symbolic measurement.

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  7. ChrisFriday, April 26, 2019 5:10:00 pm

    Very impressive. Where is this fabulous place?

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    1. Patio PostcardsFriday, April 26, 2019 7:43:00 pm

      Chris it is a place called Belgium Nurseries on Hwy 7 going towards Kitchener. They have all kinds of indoor & outdoor plants.

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  8. MaggieMonday, April 29, 2019 3:57:00 am

    They really are quite impressive. I shan't be rushing to cuddle those!

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