Frost
The night of our first frost is always a scramble to bring inside any outdoor plants I'm determined to save... yet again! This beautiful hibiscus bush was gifted to me last year... or maybe the year before, when Melissa's dad had enjoyed it all summer but had no plans for it over the winter. Somehow, I became the plant rescuer, and before long, my collection of summer plants making its way indoors for a little winter warmth. My house, beginning to look a bit like Jumanji, but what's a girl to do when she has a soft spot for a plant in need of saving? Tim, on the other hand, argued that we should just leave them outside to die. What the heck? Apparently, he doesn't share my passion for rescuing perfectly good plants! The hibiscus, however, has been thriving and growing bigger every year, so at this rate, it may have to double as our Christmas tree this holiday season. Just imagine the decorating possibilities. Then there are the two awesome lemon trees that also needed r...