Little signs of life are beginning to show in the gardens as plants begin tentatively putting out new leaves and growth. Hopefully this most recent cold snap does not serve to dissuade the gardens from putting on the green and getting their foliage ready for spring.
The Walter’s Viburnum (Viburnum obovatum) has gotten us rolling with small patches of white flowers dotting the foliage. Passionvines (Passiflora sp.), Sensitive Plant (Mimosa strigillosa), and Canna Lilies (Canna sp.) are perking up with fresh shoots of foliage. The Rosinweed (Silphium) has already put on a singular bloom and here and there Stinkhorn Mushrooms (Clathrus columnatus) are peeking up their weird and stinky tops.
The butterflies in the Flight Encounter are mostly in a holding pattern waiting for some warmer weather. As they stay very still in cold weather this offers a great opportunity for extreme close-up photos.
So, how is your garden growing?
I'm in North Florida - Tallahassee area. I have blooms on my apple tree, the service berry is leafing out, seeing lots of signs of life in the garden. And now - here comes the next cold blast to include some possible sleet and snow.
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