Warming Trend

It looks like the hibiscus took a hit last night, even though they were covered. They may be okay, I'll just have to wait and see. Everything else seemed to fair well. And there were snow flurries in Daytona Beach, as predicted. It's a little warmer today and it'll be in the seventies this weekend.

I've always wondered why farmers spray water on fruit plants and trees during cold snaps. Now I know! It's because when the water freezes on the plants and trees, the ice will remain at 32 degrees, even if the air temperature is much colder. Makes sense!

Cool pic:


A rose is protected by a cocoon of ice at Dewar Nursery in Apopka on Thursday. (RED HUBER, ORLANDO SENTINEL / January 3, 2008)