Merry Christmas – Florida style

For most people Christmas season is also a synonym for winter wonderland – but not in Florida. This time of the year when most of the country is getting covered in snow, we’re having the most beautiful weather and blooming plants, everywhere I look.

A week ago I was at The Villages, where I took this photo of a gorgeous flowerbed:

Christmas in Florida - photo by Daria

Then, close-by there was this huge Christmas tree at one of the squares:

The Villages: Christmas tree - photo by Daria

I went to the Christmas party and found this stunning poinsettia bush outside in the yard, right next to the tangerine and grapefruit tree:

Poinsettia growing in Florida backyard - photo by Daria

Poinsettia bush thriving in Florida backyard - photo by Daria

And all around my home, both cannas are about to start blooming again and just a few hours ago I took the photos of some breathtaking blooms: mums, bougainvillea, snapdragons and marigolds are looking their best.

Homegrown mums, blooming at Christmas - photo by Daria

Snapdragons - photo by Daria

Clover with morning dew - photo by Daria

Clover, snapdragons and yellow marigolds make a nice flowerpot arrangement, even at Christmas - photo by Daria

Bougainvillea in front of my house - photo by Daria

… may your days be merry and bright
and may all your Christmases be white…

(if that’s what you wish for)

Have a very merry Christmas!!

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