Early Christmas Gift From Mother Nature

This little poinsettia was given to me by a patient years ago. Every spring I cut it back and enjoy watching it regrow its greenery while living on our upstairs porch.

As long as I bring it in before first frost and place it in a specific spot in my upstairs bathroom it blooms.

Most people would consider the pictured bloom to be flea bitten. I, on the other hand love it! It symbolizes the changes in light that the changing seasons bring about - the turning of the wheel. Simple things like this bring me more joy than any expensive, perfectly coifed plant could provide.

I can’t wait to see if the lower branches also flower.