Captiva Island respite, part 2

Here's a few more reasons...

Hibiscus growing everywhere.


This is the traffic that goes by.




Soothing sounds.

The plant life here is phenomonal. Natal Plum.

It is so very hot, yet everything just thrives in the heat. Areca Palm.

Love the fern growing out of the palm tree here. Inspiration abounds.

Beautiful foliage.

Cut flowers growing wild. Bird of paradise.

I might not come back!!!

Captiva Island respite

bloom floral design is taking a much-needed vacation down on Captiva Island, Florida. A barrier island near Ft. Myers, Captiva is lush and laden with beautiful things. I have been coming down here for over 20 years. Let me show you a little bit why...

Ficus hedge. Shadow palm (hee hee)

Boat lily.

Flame-of-the-woods.

Coconut palm.

Plumbago.

And that's just a little bit of it. I'll share more but in the meantime, if you don't hear from me right away it's because I'm enjoying the scenery!