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Happy solstice 😊

(37 Posts)
lixy Sun 21-Dec-25 11:59:18

My favourite day of the year. Hope everyone enjoys a moments peace to contemplate the turning of the world.

Samsara1 Sun 21-Dec-25 11:27:30

Happy Solstice what a relief. Things are getting better.! sunshine

loopyloo Sun 21-Dec-25 10:23:36

Happy solstice to everyone!
The buds are ready on the Magnolia, bulbs are shooting up and snowdrops are nearly out!

keepingquiet Sun 21-Dec-25 10:05:48

So dark this morning- and foggy and dull outside. Thank God for Christmas.

Allira Sun 21-Dec-25 09:35:42

I forgot to say - Happy Solstice!

Allira Sun 21-Dec-25 09:34:43

Whitewavemark2

What is so good is how quickly plants start to respond to the extra light.

I must make lists of things to do in the garden and greenhouse. It starts slowly and speeds up as the weeks slide past.

Welcome sun 🌞🌞🌞

Oh no, because it has been such a wet autumn, we haven't put our garden 'to bed' yet!

Mind you, we have January and February yet to come, who knows what the weather will be like? πŸŒ¨β„

joannapiano Sun 21-Dec-25 09:11:16

It is the date of my parents’ Wedding. They got rude remarks at their Reception about it being the longest night etc etc !

J52 Sun 21-Dec-25 09:07:35

Whitewavemark2

What is so good is how quickly plants start to respond to the extra light.

I must make lists of things to do in the garden and greenhouse. It starts slowly and speeds up as the weeks slide past.

Welcome sun 🌞🌞🌞

It’s been so warm I’ve just put the Dahlias to bed for the winter!
They’ll not have a long sleep.πŸ˜‚

Whitewavemark2 Sun 21-Dec-25 08:58:16

What is so good is how quickly plants start to respond to the extra light.

I must make lists of things to do in the garden and greenhouse. It starts slowly and speeds up as the weeks slide past.

Welcome sun 🌞🌞🌞

shysal Sun 21-Dec-25 08:25:33

Thank goodness! It was so dark this morning despite being dry!
I have pre-ordered my summer plants (Tidal Wave Petunia and Osteospermum ) to cheer myself up, roll on spring!

Beechnut Sun 21-Dec-25 08:01:06

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Whingey Sun 21-Dec-25 07:52:07

Days will start getting longer now 😊