Even if it's cold for a while, why not? The day of fighting wind and snow, flowers and flowers is coming.
The green area of the Hanshe is planted with more than a dozen kinds of flowers and trees. So all year round, there is the scorching sun to tan the skin, sweat soaked in clothes, and there is also the luck of finding pleasure.
On the winter solstice, the nine cold days officially kicked off, with the lowest temperature dropping below freezing in Shanghai and even lower on the outskirts of the city, reaching minus five or six degrees Celsius. Placed outdoors in a bucket facing north, it is solid and heavy. I tried to slam it hard with an iron crowbar, only a few stars of debris and a few scratches, which shows how cold it was in those days. The trees and flowers in the green space have all faded into green clothes, and of course spring and wax plums are among them. But what is gratifying is that in the cold wind and bleakness, the flowers and leaves first, the beautiful spring and wax plums, on the winter solstice, on the same day, proudly spit and calmly send hearts, which brought me surprises.
As in previous years, the spring flower that was successfully cultivated by cuttings and planted in a shallow pot was first prized this year with buds blooming early. Two days before the winter solstice, the dazzling "golden belt" (another name for the spring flower) has been displayed. There are not many flowers, and there are five or six elves sparsely on the two branches, but they are clear and shiny, and they all have the appearance of wealth and auspiciousness. The long branches freeze in the sun and sway in the cold wind, making them unforgettable.
And the wax plum, which is much taller than me, is trustworthy every year, and the flower array team is very strong. This time, he was not willing to lag behind, and he competed with Yingchun's younger brother. In order to urge more nutrients to be delivered to the buds full of branches, after October, I used a little trick, gradually beating the leaves day by day from the bottom up, and by the winter solstice, the old leaves were almost gone, and only dense and strong buds like green beans remained on the sloping branches. At this moment, more than a dozen flower buds, in the end, could not hold back the loneliness, and took the lead in grinning and showing a beautiful smile. More are poised to take off, and then follow closely, presenting a spectacular succession. Once a year, the golden age of wax plum has arrived!
As for the honeysuckle, which took root upon landing and was extremely good at performing the "encirclement technique" of heaven and earth, it stood tall on the highest point of the surrounding fence. If you count carefully, there will be no less than one or twenty plants. Purifying the air, the neighbors benefited, first white and then yellow, small flowers covered with silver and gold, tirelessly serving people for months, and Dong still seems to be playing the role is not too enjoyable, and there are still a small number of people who refuse to walk off the stage. Originally, honeysuckle is well-dressed all year round, dressed in turquoise every day, and heroic, whether dealing with the scorching heat or experiencing the cold, it is a famous fighter, otherwise can it win the reputation of "honeysuckle"?
As for the dangui, I have four or five plants, and the golden laurel and silver laurel have been planted in all four seasons. Although it is a little late to send the fragrance this year, the fine flowers are dense when blooming, and the fragrance is particularly rich, and from autumn to winter, it is still attached to the branches, scrupulously fulfilling its duties, pleasing to the world and people, and diligent and persistent.
Honeysuckle Dangui, together with the wax plum that has already bloomed to welcome spring, I jokingly call the poor and mighty "four friends of the cold year" in the small garden. They all have a common instinct: in the face of the lustful power of snow, frost and snow, not only will they not tremble, but they should accept a tonic for strengthening muscles and bones, which is a cleansing liquid sent by heaven to remove dirt and dirt. Although the physical characteristics are very different, the flowers are as small as rice grains, the color is clear and golden, and there is a dark fragrance, which can be described as "corresponding with the same voice, seeking the same qi", which is the four men with iron bones in the cold winter moon. I'm proud.
It is often said that the fellowship of people depends on the heart. The old florist extended the word, and the same is true for the companion of people and flowers. Choose such non-squeamish flowers and trees to cultivate, dispel loneliness, and cultivate self-cultivation.
At this point, I would like to explain one thing by the way: except for Yingchun, which was planted after moving to Songjiang 20 years ago, the rest followed me through the old house Xinhua Road and Caoyang New Village, and finally established a foothold in the current apartment. The folk have always said that "the winter solstice is like a big year", because of the epidemic, there is no busy soup dumplings, and these old friends for many years, with sincerity and liveliness, to the sick body, to send special comfort, is really gratifying! Even if it's cold for a while, why not? The day of fighting wind and snow, flowers and flowers is coming. (Chapter Victory)