Tag: central Florida

Trumpet Honeysuckle on the Arbor

Carol 40 Comments

 The name “honeysuckle” can refer to any of the almost 200 species in Lonicera, the honeysuckle genus, not to mention all the varieties within each species. They vary considerably in appearance, growth habit and exuberance. Trumpet honeysuckle does not have the fragrance of most honeysuckles but makes up for it with ostentatious beauty with their clusters of long, red trumpets joined at their bases.  Here in central Florida my Florida native, trumpet honeysuckle, blooms all year.

 

 

 

I had my arbor built back in February 2016. Read More

In The May Yard

Carol 32 Comments

Early each morning I walk in the front yard.   Due to very little rain, many of my flowers have been delayed.  The red amaryllis didn’t bloom until late April and beginning of May. Read More

April in Jenna’s Garden

Carol 26 Comments

Jenna and her husband live in a neighborhood 

with large lots and many trees. We have visited her 

garden several times. All photos courtesy of Jenna Bell.

 

 

Jenna shared some of her latest blooms including her roses above. Read More

Liz’s Garden

Carol 26 Comments

A couple of weeks ago, one morning I had just returned from picking up a prescription and drove by a  neighbor down the street. I noticed her amaryllis were in bloom. It’s spring here in central Florida and amaryllis bloom in the ground here.   I knew I should grab a few shots since I was going to be inside after this. Read More

Beginning of March in Jenna’s Garden

Carol 34 Comments

Azaleas are in the Rhododendron family.  Most azaleas are hardy to planting zones 6-9, with a few varieties tolerating colder temperatures up to zone 4.   Plant azaleas in partial shade or in a spot with morning sun and afternoon shade.  Acidic Soil: Azaleas prefer soil with a pH of 5 to 6.5.

Photos by Jenna Bell.

 

The end of February and beginning of March is when my friend Jenna’s garden is vibrant with the spring colors of azaleas here in central Florida.  Her home is situated on a large lot with a pond,  lots of shade trees, and azaleas she planted in the shade decades ago.  Thanks for sharing your photos Jenna! Read More

Florida, My Home

Carol 38 Comments

Decades ago, I came on a vacation one week in February from middle Tennessee to Miami, Florida. A friend I visited showed me the beaches, Biscayne Boulevard, and local attractions. We had great seafood, barbecue, and everything in between. We even took a short trip to the Florida Keys.

 

 

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