I was surprised that December was a great month for plant observations. While it was happening, it didn’t feel like it. December ran the gambit on weather, saw the other side of the country, saw dying plants and blossoming.
A little bit of snow.
A lot of snow!
A very nice blue sky.
I love these orange and vermillion berries in the winter! Such a pop of color!
Squirrel friend.
Tom, not quite comfortable.
Our hibiscus bloomed. Twice!
Tis the season, and Asbury Park was decked out in December.
And decked at home. (not mine, tho.)
A visitor to Asbury Park we came across.
An interlude in Arazona.
Fuzzy little jojoba.
Cutest leaves ever.
Back in town and hanging with the locals
Everything lavender.
More winter berries.
Hello sir!
Sometimes you just need to hang out in the green.
December was a great mix of plants and animals. It was really nice to take a break from east coast winter and go somewhere warm and green. As a quick fix, visiting a green house does the trick. But I plan to take more winter trips to warmer climbs in the future.
What is December like where you live? What were the plants that stood out to you?