Visions of Roses, the Ocean and More

Low Teens Tonight-Predicted

Gardens provide surprises even in the middle of winter in N. Florida. We have blossoms!

For the past few days we have mostly been covering the plants that are most vulnerable to the frost expected. Pillow cases and sheets work well. Blankets even better.

Today I stopped at Ed's Chiefland Nursery to say hello and wish everyone a Happy New Year. We had coffee and Ed showed me his new "Knock Out" Roses with such large blossoms. I bought three to replace some roses lost in the drought.

Our neighbor Grace has a raised vegetable garden. They are cleverly elevated about three feet above ground to minimize bending over to care for them. Grace is very meticulous and she has an excellent system of protecting her vegetables. Pictures are shown above.

The grass planted at my new mini golf course is growing well. I'm beginning to have tees and target greens with pins and flags in position. I believe my golf game is improving dramatically. When I return to the real golf course I will give a report on my scores and progress. 

I honestly love the cool weather.Today I wore my parka all day as temperatures were in the 40s. I planted three new "Knock Out" Roses at the Red Garden and transplanted five Copper Canyons to the East Garden. The C. Canyons did not do well in the morning shade so I replanted them to the morning sun. If they blossom next year we'll have seven in a line and they will be spectactular in the fall (See pictures 9 & 10).This year the drought hindered them and an early frost canceled the blossoms. We shall see......

Richard

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