homosassa

Life in Homosassa, Florida

In the Garden – Plumeria

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Plumeria are lovely.  But being tropical, they do not like it cold.  I lost three out of the four that were planted in the ground last year.  I always root three or four stems at the end of summer, just in case that happens.  

In the Garden - Plumerias
The only in-ground plumeria that made it through the winter. I think since it was close to the water and under large trees, it was protected.
In the Garden - Plumerias
Lovely blooms and exotic scent

In the Garden - Plumerias

In the Garden - Plumerias
This is my neighbor’s plumeria orchard. She didn’t lose any to the cold but all of hers were shaded by large live oaks.
In the Garden -- Plumerias
This is one of my neighbor’s blooms. I don’t have any yellow so I’m getting a branch from her to root.
In the Garden - Plumerias
This is one I rooted at the end of last summer. So easy. Just cut it off and stick it in the dirt. Doesn’t even need watered over the winter.
In the Garden - Plumerias
A two-year old cutting.

So easy.  So pretty. 

Friday Meanderings

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I’ve often commented that Old Homosassa is the perfect setting for little art shops and other fun stores.  We already have several–Watson’s Art Gallery, Riverworks, The Glass Garage, Pepper Creek Pottery, and River Safaris plus Cleo Lydy has the Lydy Art Gallery in her home.  

We have a special opportunity right here in Old Homosassa this weekend.  Gil and Wendy Watson, artists and owners of the Watson Art Gallery are having an exhibition by Keith Johns Martin on Saturday, July 25th, from 10 am to 5 pm.

The featured artist will be showing several large scale original pieces and giclee prints at the gallery as well as painting on site.

I met Keith Johns Martin last month when he was holding an Oil Painting Workshop at the Watson Art Gallery & Studio.  Not only an incredible artist, but also a talented instructor.

Oil Painting Workshop at Watson's Art Gallery

After 5 pm they will be having a Cuban/Island style cookout by chef Bert Savell for $10 a plate and live music performed by Cat Valentine.

If you have any questions give Gil and Wendy a call at (352) 503-9709 or email them at gwwatsons@gmail.com

Sounds like fun!

Invitation to Watson’s Art Gallery

According to the Citrus Chronicle, Crystal River is back to planning their river walk that would connect downtown Crystal River on both sides of US 19 to the waterfront on King’s Bay. I’ve been reading about these plans since I’ve moved to Citrus County.  I would love to see this become reality.

That’s it for this week!

Have a great weekend!
Kathy