I live on the intracoastal in the Hammock area of Palm Coast Florida. This winter has been very cold for us. Several nights of 30 degree lows have been a challenge for us and all of our tropical plants! I walked around today and checked on everything and although there is a little frost damage to a few things, it looks like we didn't lose anything.
Many of the plants and spaces in the garden are designed and planted for my pet tortoises. The tortoises live in my garden at school but need to come home with me on holidays and summer vacation. Since they are vegetarians, I like to grow a variety of organic plants, flowers and trees that can be on their menu. Their favorites are lettuces, dandelions, different species of hibiscus flowers and leaves, and mulberry leaves. I often find different weeds popping up in the yard and when I find out what it is and if it is edible I will add it to their plates.
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| Tortoises' temporary home |
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| Spot is a baby Red Footed tortoise |
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Franklin is a 50+ year old Red Footed Tortoise
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| Boris is a 7 year old Herman's tortoise |
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| Shelldon is a Golden Greek tortoise |
