Freezing – Eskildoodle Photos and Feelings

On Becoming a House Plant

Normally this plant, which we call “Seymour,” sits outside in the nice, warm Florida weather; only there hasn’t been any warm weather lately. So, we temporarily put our little green friend in the garage to keep him from freezing. Over the weekend it will get even worse, we’re expecting temperatures in the low twenties! ThisContinue reading “On Becoming a House Plant”

The Warm Before the Storm

Winter’s chill was replaced by springlike weather, and the flowers of this flame vine burst forth in their glory. Cold, stormy weather is fast approaching with freezing temperatures expected once again, but these hardy plants should be able to weather the chill. I certainly hope so. #flamevine #winter #freezing

Pineapple Bivouac

A makeshift shelter of cloth covered our pineapple plants while temperatures plummeted to freezing through the night. Lamps provided some warmth to prevent frostbite of the precious plants. It has always worked before, so I think their prospects are bright. #pineapple #frostbite #freezing

Here Today, Gone Tomorrow

During the recent cold spell, the bird food seemed to melt away, even in the freezing weather. It had been filled just the day before and by the next afternoon, it was nearly all gone. I have heard that birds need a lot of food to fuel their feathery furnaces just to keep from freezingContinue reading “Here Today, Gone Tomorrow”