Most mornings I walk in the yard between 8 and 9 am. Summer in Florida is really hot and I like to get out before the heat and humidity are in the 90’s. Our heat index is in the 100’s. Today’s photos are of the periwinkle (vinca) which are thriving in the hot, humid weather. I have both purple and white flowers.
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November Monday Morning
I live in central Florida which has a semi-tropical climate. Over last weekend a cold front came down to Florida, and we had over a day of gray skies and rain. The lows dropped to 50 degrees F for the first time since last winter. Our highs have been about 62 degrees F for a few days. As usual the gray skies blew away and we have beautiful blue skies again. (By Wednesday the high was 77 degrees F.) These photos were all taken Monday morning around 10:30 AM. The air is cool and the sky is blue.
Nasturtiums
Nasturtiums are easy to grow flowers which have edible leaves, flowers, and seeds. They come in several vibrant colors. They grow well in containers or as ground cover in your vegetable garden. See Nasturtiums for more growing information.
My friend is growing nastutiums for her salads. They’re a vibrant yellow gold.
A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood
I don’t know about you, but the words “a beautiful day in the neighborhood” make me think of Mr. Rogers. I miss that kind man on TV. Anyway, a few days ago I went into the yard about 11 am and looked at my vinca (periwinkle).
Low Maintenance Yards
Warm weather is here which means everyone can enjoy the outdoors. Our lawns and gardens can provide “rooms” and places for families to gather and to have fun. After all, your garden is a part of your home isn’t it? Love the idea of a beautiful outdoor space but hate all the work involved? Let’s look at ways to look after your yard that aren’t going to take a huge amount of time or effort. Just remember if you live in a neighborhood with restrictions and guidelines for landscaping, check with the association for accepted lawns before you make radical changes.
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