The weather has been changing in the last few weeks. We had a warm spell and the temperatures went up to 83 degrees F. Then a cold front came down and the high was 59. Now I know all you in 4 season climates are thinking my cold spell isn’t really cold. If you lived in Florida for several years, your body acclimates to hot weather. When I moved to Miami from Tennessee in my 20’s, I laughed when Floridians were so cold in January. Two years later I found I had joined them. Life is funny some times.
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Forced Amarylis by My Front Door
I live in Central Florida, growing zone 9B which is semi-tropical. Amaryllis is a subtropical bulb that belongs to the Amaryllidaceae family and is native to South Africa. It is grown as a potted plant in most parts of the United States but can also be grown outdoors year round in warm areas like Florida. Amaryllis sold at Christmas are FORCED bulbs.
I must admit I miss my garden at my old house. To be honest, I don’t miss weeding, trying to find a yard guy for mowing, trimming trees, etc. I do miss my flowers. My condo is still in central Florida in zone 9B and 10A but a little further south than where my house was. In January, I found forced amaryllis bulbs on sale that had been originally offered for Christmas. They’re big beautiful bulbs and expensive. With the sale, they were a little more reasonable, and I bought two. Both bulbs had roots and green shoots growing inside the boxes. If you remember my amaryllis garden at my old home, I bought a mixed red and white and a solid white similar to what I had there.
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The Colorful End of Day
A colorful sky at the end of the day here in Florida.
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More January Gulf Coast Snow Photos
Last week I reported on the snow storm that hit the Gulf Coast. Multiple southern states were shocked when snow fell. Today I’m sharing more photos from southerners who had fun with snow which they rarely ever see. Snow on the Gulf coast photos via Facebook.
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January Snow Storm Hits The South
News Flash! HEAVY snow has fallen in Florida, covering beaches in the south as a winter storm wreaks havoc across the United States. Millions of Americans have been urged to stay indoors after a blizzard warning was issued for the first time ever in multiple southern states.
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Pink Sky in the Evening
A quiet end to the day deserves a moment to enjoy the soft pink skies.
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June Afternoon Sky
One day the clouds were so beautiful that I had to stop what I was doing and take photos. Sometimes the sky seems to reach all the way up to heaven.
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It’s a Beautiful Morning to be Alive
On Monday morning, I came down to my car and was happy to see a deep blue sky. It was a beautiful morning to be alive. I know that every morning I should be thankful for life, but some days are just extra special with the beauty of nature. I grabbed my phone and took several photos.
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