Winter Companions for ‘Theo’

I’ve been having computer problems lately, and I’m frustrated with Microsoft’s “Error” shutdowns.
So, I decided to spend the day in my courtyard garden. I had already purchased two plants to pot in my empty hanging baskets: a Fuchsia Hybrid (“Flash” with a magenta and red flower) and a Phlox Subulata (‘ McDaniels Cushion’ with a pink flower).
Firstly, I had to install a beam from which the baskets could hang! Anyhow, without going into too much detail, four hours later the task was completed.
The main purpose of my project is to provide ‘Theo’ with some colourful companions over his arduous winter journey.


‘Theo’, bottom, left of centre, looking up at the two hanging baskets.


This evening’s photos of the Fuchsia (“Francis”), Phlox Subulata (“Daniel”), and “Theo”





Ivor Steven (c) June 2025

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G'day, and welcome to my blog site. My name is Ivor Steven, I live in Geelong, Australia. I'm an ex-industrial chemist, and a retired plumber, and a former Carer of my wife(Carole), for 30 years, who suffered from severe MS. I Write poetry about those personal thoughts, throughout and beyond my life as a Carer. I've been blogging for over 2 years, and writing poems for 19 years. Of course a lot of my poems are about my favourite subject Carole, but since I've been blogging my writings have become quite varied, humourous, mystical, observational, and even a few monster/horror poems.

21 thoughts on “Winter Companions for ‘Theo’”

  2. Having some pretty colors to see in the winter is wonderful. I hope Theo thrives.

    Are you getting those messages about Windows 11? They never stop–and I have Windows 11!

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  5. Oh, this is wonderful! Theo has beautiful friends! Francis AND Daniel! 🙂

    Great work, Ivor! You’ve created a lovely spot for Theo to thrive! 🙂 I am rooting for him every day! 🙂

    So sorry to hear about computer problems. UGHS. 😦 Hope they are resolved soon!
    (((HUGS))) ❤️🌱🌺🪴❤️

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  6. Wonderful! Not your ghastly computer snafus, of course. That is a total drag and I hope the problem is solved quickly. Being around plants always gives me great joy and it takes my mind off my problems for a while. It’s very cool that Theo now has some friends! Francis and Daniel are quite handsome and will be good company for each other. Theo is looking very happy for his new buddies. Great job preparing your hanging garden, dear Ivor. I’m looking forward to seeing more pix as your plants grow! 🤎🪴🎶🌸🥰🌺🎶🐶🌏💛

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  7. Wait…isn’t it winter by you? Don’t you have snow and freezing temps? Hmmm. I guess I don’t understand where you are and your weather conditions. Chicago weather kill almost everything, including some people.

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