garden update

I know I've been quite remiss in updating this blog lately, what with a couple of more-than-usually stressful weeks at work but thought you'd like an update on the garden. For the most part, I am trying desperately to keep everything hanging on until we eventually (hopefully!) get some real rain! In the meantime, there are some notable exceptions.

For one, the bougainvillea seems to be thriving. I read recently that cilantro will flower & go to seed when water is scarce as a survival tactic. Makes me wonder if bougainvillea is the same? For whatever reason, it is absolutely breathtaking...
The other notable exception is the rain garden area. Not sure whether it's the result of the rainwater collection (doubtful since i've had only 2 rains in the last 2 mos. yes, that's right. 2x since the 4/6 posting...and none of them real Florida rain...just that teasing kind they have up north where you are *told* that it's raining but can walk out to your car only feeling 1 or 2 drops. Hardly worth even having a rain gutter!) or whether the plants are just better suited. Whatever it is, I need to find the secret and somehow spread it to the rest of the yard. It amazes me with its rich lushness, esp. when compared to the sandy, patchy, dried up grass next to it.