Thus, I present the situation...to blog or not to blog, that is the question!
The weather is finally turning for the better on a consistant basis. The garden is coming to life, and my garden specimens hit hardest by the long Florida winter are displaying promising signs of recuperation. The recent rain showers have not only brought spring flowers but hoards of weeds
as well as muddy patches of unfinished garden spaces for my dogs to trample through.
Again, there's the lovely weather...perfect for a day of boating and fishing. My patient husband becomes more anxious by the day as the boat beckons him at every turn. The TV constantly displays fishing shows and the weather radio droans on and on about the perfect conditions. Even the children are ready to chance the spring water temperatures at the sandbar. My son is waxing his surfboard, anticipating any hope of a beach day.
What is a garden blogger to do? And what about my poor neglected family who is accustomed to my sermons of living an outdoor, active life? What are they to think and do? But if I don't blog, what will my blogging friends think? Will they miss me? What about all the fantastic posts I will miss...the beautiful photos; the poetic words and fascinating stories; my funny comrads that keep me in stitches...what about all of that?!?!
Well, considering the fact that my last post was 5 days ago, I suppose it's obvious which side of the argument won this current battle. And although I'm fearful that I have missed out on the best post of the year, I haven't read any of my favorite blogs. BOO!!!
However...I can report on a great weekend! First, there was the Garden Expo at the Martin County Fairgrounds (the one I mistakenly "attended" last weekend, only to find out I had the wrong date). This show was fantastic! So many interesting plants, ideas, and people!
Bromelaids were everywhere! I got some bare root broms at the economical price of 4/$10. I was happy with my purchase... UNTIL I spotted this prize AFTER I was out of money! If only I'd seen this one first, cash would never be a problem again!!!
Yes, you saw it right...
After I stopped crying, I moved on and enjoyed the abundant orchids.
This one called "Trick or Treat" is apparently new...very cool!!
A creative idea for a bird bath or seed dish...
I stalked a butterfly who was wise to my ways...not easy to capture!
My daughter and her friend had fun with the "Bark in the Park" mascots!
This is the first time I'd seen this fuzzy air plant...Tillandsia Tectorum.
Had to capture this Cassia bloom...pretty!
Yes, you saw it right...
Hmmmmmm!
We also spent a day on the water, enjoying some incredible wildlife. I wish I had photos to share but they didn't come out that well, and I'd rather focus on the action than getting a great shot. Among the multitude of beautiful animals we spotted (sea turtles, dolphin, crabs, water birds, etc.) we witnessed a pair of osprey feeding their young. Absolutely beautiful! Additionally, my daughter and her friend became boat captains for the first time. They were giddy with excitement!
The garden was not 100% neglected during our busy weekend...we added some colorful annuals, blocked portions of the garden from the dogs, and laid stone in the remaining bare areas. No more muddy paws!
I'm still feeling a bit disappointed as I had a wonderful "Palm Sunday" post planned exhibiting a few of my ailing palms and a handful of my favorites. Noticably, this didn't happen. So, to make up for my slacking ways, here's a few of the palms I love best...
Palm Beach's famous Royal Palm entry to the elite island..
The ever tropical Coconut Palm
The graceful Canary Island Date Palm
the fun and quirky Bottle Palm
the beautiful blue/silver Bismarck Palm!
and the jurasic Sago Palm
Until next time....
