Anemone 'Panima' late Fall

I snapped these photos late November, mesmerized by the beauty of the seed heads of these anemones. Lovely tufts of white.

Christmas Crafts with Plant Materials

The kids' school has a traditional winter craft night. One table was filled with amazing bags of gathered plant seeds, cones, barks, leaves, and seed pods. Equipped with hot glue guns, ribbons, card board wreath cut outs, and googly eyes, the children delved head on into making these fun crafts.  The parent running the craft explained that she gathered material every day on her way to pick up the kids from school.

Christmas wreath made by my teenager.

Fun Christmas Tree Ornament

Jedi Apprentice made by 6-year-old

Blooming Aloe

I've heard, due to light requirements, that it is difficult to get aloe to bloom indoors.  For reasons unknown to me, this little plant decided late fall is a good time to bloom. Nice to see something flowering during this dormant time.