One of the things I love about Sarasota is how early the azaleas bloom.
I know! When I think of Florida, I think of hibiscus and bougainvillea too. But the large condo community in which Dad lives was built the late 70’s. So, whether planted or preserved in the first place, there are a lot of middle-aged and mature live oaks which provide a significant canopy for understory plants.
In other words, it’s shady. Shady enough for beautiful ferns, and philodendrons the size of small cars, and alongside the hibiscus – azaleas.
This post is for Margene.
And the photo shoot director
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