Early Winter Flower Survey cont'd Clerodendrum thomsoniae - Bleeding Heart Vine

Finally got some of this established in my yard. I have
an all red version that I would like to think that it was a
volunteer or that someone also admired and wanted it
so much they to pursued or aquired them a little piece
of want and envy to their collection.

Early Winter Flower Survey cont'd Azalea indica Formosa - AzaleaFormosa azlea -

From the weedy to the gaudy. This perennial favorite
here in the deep south is blooming out of season and
will be counted.

Great greenery when not in bloom and makes well with
being sculpted and pruned. This hedge has been going
strong since I've been here and a nice welcomed shelter
to a variety of insects, lizards and foraging birds.

Early Winter Flower Survey cont'd Youngia japonica (L.) -Asiatic Hawkesbeard

Another common weed that gets to be a flower for the day.

Taking A Pause With Something From The Experimental Kitchen - Cranberry Sauce With Chia

Used Stevia along with some coconut sugar. Being careful not to add too much
Stevia, because it can get bitter. A coconut sugar that I used has some depth
to and also darkens the sauce. Added some chia seeds which, I think just knocks
it out of the park.  Wish I had some whole pecans to throw in there to finish it
off. Will picks some up tomorrow to add to my next batch.

Cranberry sauce is great with Black rice and either walnuts or pecans. Throw
some in some steel cut oatmeal. Great with some Farro too or with some
slices of apple.

This recipe was still missing something, so I found what it was. Fresh blueberries.
Added a couple of handfuls to the mix. 

Early Winter Flower Survey cont'd Euphorbia lactea "gigantea" - Candleabra Cactus

I had just profiled this just recently because of first time blooming. I think this close up speaks
volumes.

Early Winter Flower Survey cont'd Osmanthus fragrans - Tea Olive

These tine ivory colored blossoms have the biggest scent.

Nothing like it, that I have ever smelled and it's a close second to anything
a citrus blossom can produce that can transport your senses.

Early Winter Flower Survey cont'd Hoya tsangii - Bilobata Wax Plant

I divided this specimen from one to four pots about three months ago and it's
just really thriving. This small leaf variety has anywhere from two to four foot
tendrils of vines.