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About those leafless trees. They are dormant not dead. Come the Spring they will bud and blossom again. My daffodils used to "die" in the winter, but come around March I would see those green stalks coming through the ground, even in the snow.
It is all about rebirth, hope, and the continuation of life. You will never experience that in Florida. You cannot see that even with "death" life will go on. It is almost spiritual, if you are into that.
I am very much into Horticulture and gardening. That is why I prefur Florida. My plants grow fast, and the flowers in my yard bloom all year. I prefur not to see any of my plants lose there leafs. Plus, I can grow exotic plants and fruits.
You are correct, I truly dislike Orlando and most of Florida with the exception of the Miami area for vacation purposes. But that has nothing to do with my views on fruit. Orlando is just not a great place for a person that enjoys fruit and vegetables.
I can't tell you what you've experienced in Orlando or what fruit you've bought. But one thing I know is that the central florida area grows some of the best fruit in the nation. It's known for that. Florida in general is known for it's fertile soil for growing fruit. And this statement isn't me being subjective.
Apparently Florida dosen't grow fruit. And NY NJ and PA, are more fertile then Florida. Fruits in Florida? how silly were we? Florida has some of the best soil for growing fruits and plants in the nation. Sorry. We even grew sugarcane, and had an orange and mango tree in our backyard when I was a kid. I just don't understand.
Sarasota is just sand with a bit of color...However, the interior of the state may have some soil...isn't Florida a limestone formation and sand bar? I am sure the middle and northern portions are different though, with adequate soil over the limestone.
Temps in the 90s and no rain are ideal for growing produce?
It's been miserably hot and humid and our third year of drought conditions....we did get some rain yesterday,but it immediately "vanished"...with evaporation and the sand soaked it right up anyway.
Given the draught, they must be spending a FORTUNE to water them. What happens when this state starts imposing water restrictions? Hmm? Maybe it is raining in Georgia, but it sure as hell ain't raining in Florida. They are going to be losing billions of dollars with destroyed crops.
Given the draught, they must be spending a FORTUNE to water them. What happens when this state starts imposing water restrictions? Hmm? Maybe it is raining in Georgia, but it sure as hell ain't raining in Florida. They are going to be losing billions of dollars with destroyed crops.
Ever hear of the Florida aquifer? The farms pump their water up from the aquifer.
You do know that Florida practically floats on a underground river of fresh water, right?
And funny you mention no rain. Our local weather radar takes in the Northern arc of Florida. I have noticed they are getting rain practically every day for the past several weeks. It must be another weird "only in Naples" thing you seem to experience so often.
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Well they still need water
