There are certain things you give up to live in paradise – cold water and strong calves are among them, but seasons seem to be among the most dear. Well, Winter? Not so much. It’s tough to miss shoveling, but Spring bulbs and Autumn leaves have more appeal. In Florida, there is Summer and Season. Summer is the wretchedly hot period between May and September. And Season is when the snowbirds arrive to take advantage of the good weather we true Floridians suffer for during the summer. But snowbirds turned to suckas this year because we actually had a winter. And while walking through the garden this weekend, it dawned on me that we’re having a spring too! After the first few years of living in Florida your eyes gradually adjust to the constant green, and your senses dull to the seasonal changes. December through February on the Weather Channel seem more like a movie than the news when you live with a sweet 70-80 degree temperature margin. But this year Winter smacked us around and blew the leaves off everything! I had to say goodbye to the jasmine, mango and a couple of crotons, but here are a few of the beauties I’m watching bloom back to life:
Shooting Star
Lantana
Bleeding Heart
