We are so glad that 'Nicole' fizzled right on out. What she gave us was a wonderful day and a half of more or less gentle rains. Now there are two other systems down south that we are watching. Hopefully they don't turn into anything. It was the end of October 5 years ago that Hurricane Wilma came across us, and left us without power for 13 days, a huge mess to clean up and a shed to restore.
Not much gardening this week as I've been at work, but here are a few pics from the other morning after all the rain.
Frangipani with Norfolk pine backdrop.
The rose 'Love', covered in raindrop jewels.
Below is a picture of a bloom from the Hibiscus tiliaceus tree. These trees get about 30' high in no time and are a real pain to keep trimmed. This bloom is from the neighbors property, the trees hang over into our property, driveway side. I love the blooms. They are more of a deep salmon color when it first blooms.
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"I love fall!
Fall is exciting.
It's apples and cider.
It's an airborne spider.
It's pumpkins in bins.
It's burrs on dog's chins.
It's wind blowing leaves.
It's chilly red knees.
It's nuts on the ground.
It's a crisp dry sound.
It's green leaves turning
And the smell of them burning.
It's clouds in the sky.
It's fall. That's why...
I love fall."
Author Unknown
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Zone 10 ~ s.e. FL
