Those are beautiful!
Weāve had nice photos from several recipients of our TJ waxed amarillyis gifts.
Different subject- had to return some boots I got for granddaughter. Took them to the PO a week ago using the return label the company provided. Tracking # only shows ā in possession of USPSā at our local PO. What can I do to check in this and why it hasnāt made it back to PA in a week? I get that it was new years, but stillā¦ā¦
I have actually had success calling the local PO and getting somebody who works there.
If any of the #s I have are actually the local PO, no one answers.
Our local post office branches are so short staffed they no longer answer the phone. The only option is going in and asking for help.
1 Like
That was the plan. I was actually finally able to reach a human at the 800 # who gave me a case # and said āsomeone from the local branch should get back to meā. But it appears it might have been handed off to USPS/fedex surepost and is taking the slow boat to PA. Fingers crossed, and thanks for the help (you know who you are 
)
1 Like
The holiday season stretches toward Valetineās Day when you gift TJ waxed amaryllis bulbs. We bought 8 this year, 2 for local friends and the others tucked in UPS/mail boxes. Itās been nice getting text messages with photos of the blooms. And my Dad describes his own phone. Today a relative posted a photo on FB. Itās shorter than others have been but very pretty.
4 Likes
Our Trader Joe Amaryllis, purchased in early December, bloomed this week too. Pretty blooms right above the wax ball.
1 Like
D sent me a very similar picture of hers early this week. She had been wondering if it was a dud and if she should throw away. I wonder why they have turned out so short this year.
Probably a different variety. Another possibility is that the longer daylight affected the height (shorter, darker days can lead to spindlier plants).
1 Like
Shorter can be nice, to avoid tipping over.
I used to get my mom boxed amaryllis bulb kits (with pot and soil) each Christmas. The last one seemed like it was nevvvvvver gonna bloom. Then it took off and didnāt stop. One foot tall, two footā¦ and higher. It was on the coffee table, and we kept laughing as one or the other would tip it over. Sometimes it even fell to the floor, requiring a bit of carpet cleanup. Still such a fond memory.
Hereās a photo before it got too tippy / damaged.
PS to my gardening thread friends - I planted the geraniums shown on the window sill in my yard that summer/2020. Iāve been wintering / propagating in the house and replanting ever since.
4 Likes