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In The Garden
Here, on the Suncoast of Florida, we are blessed with a beautiful climate that allows for an abundant array of flora to flourish all year long. When you stroll through neighborhoods, drive or bicycle in and around communities you will delight in the many varieties and colors of trees, shrubs, flowers and grasses. Some of these plants will be familiar to visitors from northern climes and people are surprised to find them growing here. But, what stands out and really catches the eye, are the myriad tropical plants.
Kissed by the Sun...
Florida Oranges
When thinking of the Sunshine State, few items symbolizes it as powerfully as an orange, a citrus fruit that’s very shape resembles the sun. The color of its rind and the fruit within suggest the golden rays of our tropical paradise, and its taste has a citrusy tang, making it a natural addition to refreshing, exotic cocktails, served up poolside.
Today, when visitors stop into Florida’s welcome center and receive their complimentary
sample of orange juice, that first sip often signals that they have truly arrived in paradise.
Spend even a few moments in a garden, and it's only natural that you begin to feel relaxed. As you enjoy the soothing surroundings, your senses will delight in the beautifully hued, fragrant flowers in bloom, soft, gentle spring breeze, and perhaps colorful butterflies flitting through the air. Time spent in the garden can be so captivating and inspirational, that you may want to take a seat and extend the peaceful, pleasant interlude for as long as you can.
Hello Sunshine!
Tall in stature, brilliant in appearance, and beneficial in so many ways, it’s clear to see why these magnificent blooms have long held our fascination and appeared as such revered symbols throughout the ages.
Although the most familiar kinds are clothed in yellow, petals in shades of ivory, orange, gold, red, burgundy, and multiple colors also exist.
Fascinating Flora: Succulents
Discover succulents, and you’ll find plants that come in so many colors, that you may feel like a kid in a candy store looking at all the selections available.
Appealing to your sense of touch, you’ll soon observe leaves with textures that rival the fabric samples from an upholstery shop.
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