Red Poppies

J is for Jujube

Jujubes originated in China. Unripe jujube is green. As it ripens, it turns yellow-green and then red. Eat a jujube like an apple. Cut into 4 quarters and enjoy raw!

Red Sunset

Red Amaryllis

Amaryllis Flower Cutout

Amaryllis Flower

Amaryllis

I have a beautiful amaryllis growing at home. For the past several years, I've tried to grow amaryllis every winter without much success. This year, my mother gave me a bulb that has amazed us all. I really can't take credit for its success; my husband has tended it daily with his "green thumb". There are two bulbs growing; one has already burst open with four enormous bright, red flowers and a second bulb is quickly shooting up. This is a watercolor sketch of one of the flowers. I'll have more amaryllis pieces to share soon!

Red Poinsettia

Poinsettias truly create a festive mood during the winter holiday season! I love the contrast of the deep red flower against the evergreen decorations and white snow of the winter holidays.