Guam Day 33 - The Red Hibiscus

 

3/17/2022 - A little spring thinking for all you readers that are in cold climates, we are close to the first day of spring. Obviously, here on Guam its more like summer year round, 85 - 90 degrees and humidity around 60 - 80%. There are seasons here, wet and dry, kind of like a tropical rain forest. There are also many seasons of flowers. Our Soursops are just about done for what I understand as the year, the mangos are on their way, and the Hibiscus are in bloom. The images above are from the front yard of the big house up front, quite the little garden around here that Vilma keeps up. Personally I don't have a lot of knowledge of plant species or the different growing seasons; these Hibiscus blooming really make me feel like I am in a tropical place. My understanding is these are native to Guam, and quite celebrated. Their use is decorative, and can be used as die, or as a floral flavor for drinks and some meals. Happy Spring to you all, here is to warmer winds to come and longer days ahead. (That is if you are in the northern hemisphere)