April springs in like a lamb

The forecasters say we have seen the last of cold weather here in Central Florida.  This week's highs of 80s would seem to reflect that.  And my gardens reflect the warmer temps as well.

The tomatoes have doubled in height and width and show flowers.  The Rutgers plant (far left) even has small green tomatoes already!  Disappointing is the Better Boy (far right) whose leaves are filled with holes.  I cannot see what is eating on it but I have used a general spray.  I hope it controls the infestation because the other plants are okay so far.

The two pepper plants are equally doing well (one is at right), with plenty of flowers on them.  We are hoping for a bumper crop this year.  Jim likes to make his own hot sauce.

 



And, finally, the zucchini leaves are large so I hope the flowers are not far behind.








In the last update I mentioned the Heritage roses.  They did start blooming last week but I discovered they do not hold the blooms for long.  In the photos, they are already fading.  Fortunately, the scent lingers so I don't cut the faded blossoms until they fall from the hip.

 

 

Finally, the last photo is from the neighborhood.  The giant palm I wrote about a year or so ago has been showing up in other landscapes.  The one in this photo I have been noticing for several years but it takes that long to achieve the prominence that draws the eye.

 Hoping your Spring is on its way.

Ciao,

Anita