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On the longest night of the year in the northern half of the planet, we mark the winter solstice. With short days, many holidays celebrate this season with lights. Changing day length occurs because the earth is tilted as we orbit around the sun, so you could say that we’re celebrating the fact that we’re tilted. Whatever your cause for celebration this holiday season, please enjoy Dave’s recent rainy-day photos from our garden.

If you’re a gardener like me, you probably only need to know that starting tomorrow, the days get longer. Even though I’m fortunate to live in a mild climate with year-round gardening, short days and chilly temps still limit the blooms. These roses have lasted later into the season than past years, but soon they’ll drop their petals and rest for winter.

Other solstice blooms include this orange Epidendrum, a red Abutilon, and a sweetly scented Viburnum. Enjoy them as a promise of the return of the sun, and have a  Gleeful Knishmas.

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This entry was posted on Monday, December 21st, 2009 at 3:49 pm and is filed under General Gardening, Photos.

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