Because I'm in Florida. Zone 9b to be exact. And it's freaking hot here in the summer. Hot enough that many plants go dormant. Impatients are toast. Even the Vinca are dying off. Forget growing any veggies beyond rosemary (does that count as a veggie?) and okra.
It is frustrating when you hear from gardeners in other places. My gardening podcasts and websites are all about harvests and the bounty of summer. While I sit inside and wait out the heat from the air conditioning.
But we've come to the end of all that. It's Labor Day weekend. It's going to be cooling off soon. And I can run outside and get my hands dirty. Can't wait.
Now my whining should not be taken to mean that everything has turned into desert. Just the opposite. We've gotten more of our summer rains than usual this year, meaning the tough plants - hibicus, umbrella plants, porters weed - have gone nuts. Lots of water and sunshine have meant lots of growth everywhere you look. You can practically watch the lawn grow. It's exciting to see that I planted all these plants and they're taking off while I'm not looking. My backyard is getting jungle-like. Which is just what I'm looking for.
Pictures coming soon! Next ==> Welcome to the Jungle!
Be careful what you wish for. I wanted a jungle 12 years ago when I first moved to Florida.
ReplyDeleteNow, I've got one.
Things grow too fast and constantly need cutting back. I love being surrounded by greenery. But I wish I hadn't gotten quite so carried away with the tropicals.