I would have loved to...
I would have liked to live somewhere else, in another country, in another climate. I don't say that because I don't like where I live, the country, and the climate. I like them very much, but...
The passions we all have, some passions, push us to the point of wanting to change location.
One of my passions is the sea. Not one of those devastating passions of sailing, swimming, fishing. No. Just the desire to live by the sea, to be able to watch the sea whenever I want, to walk along the shore, to enjoy the sunrises and sunsets. That would be enough for me, but it couldn't be done.
I would have loved to be able to live by a sea with a Mediterranean climate. I love this climate, even if it has extremely hot summers. I like Mediterranean nature and vegetation. A few holidays on an island in Greece let me see and admire the Mediterranean flora.
I live in a country with a continental climate, more precisely a temperate continental climate. Four seasons, with hot summers and cold winters. The flora is specific and adapted to withstand these climatic conditions. I have always longed for Mediterranean flowers but could only have what could be grown in pots so that in winter they could be sheltered in the house...
In recent years the miracle has happened! The climate is changing. Some are happy, some not so much... I am one of those who are happy because the climate where I live is changing from continental to the Mediterranean! This change began with the transformation of winter from a three-long cold month season into one not longer than a month and with moderate temperatures.
This is happening in the south of Romania.
This transformation of winter and climate allowed me something I would never have hoped for.
I was able to plant some Mediterranean plants in my yard that survived the winter and rewarded me with beautiful flowers. Some of these flowers can be seen in the following photos...
Pomegranate flowers&fruits
Plumbago auriculata
Lagerstroemia indica - Indian lilac
Passiflora caerulea "Constance Elliott
All these Mediterranean, warm-climate plants lasted last winter in my yard. I protected them with foil. It was a very mild winter.
The winter to come in a little while may not be so mild. I am nervous and afraid that my plants will not survive. Still, I hope...
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Thank you!
That's so nice! You are making a small Mediterranean paradise in Romania :)
I hope they will survive this winter too and a lot more to come!
I was just wondering. What happened to that tree that we weren't sure if it was an olive tree or not?
Hi, @fotostef!
I've been trying for a long time to get these plants used to the Romanian winter and I hope I succeed.
The little plant from Thassos that has lasted 4 winters so far has grown. Not much. Makes me think it is a shrub or bush. I put a not-very-good photo. I hope you can recognize something... Thank you!
I still think that it might be an olive tree but unless it actually makes a few olives, we'll never be sure :)
Haha... I'm fine with waiting to see the olives. I think it must be many years. Thanks a lot for your reply. All the best to @traisto and to you. Hope you are enjoying your new home and town.
I think that even in the country, we should change the places after a certain age for new adventures, memories so on... This generally happens at retirement ages, but I wonder if we have to wait that long.
It should but it's not that easy.
Such a garden is very good when it is at home, it is very easy for a person to breathe and it is also very happy to take care of the plants. Grow in a way. All these plants looks so beautiful.
I love these flowers!
I can really feel your passion for the sea and the Mediterranean climate.
I'm so glad to hear that the climate where you live is changing in a way that allows you to grow Mediterranean plants in your yard. It must be so rewarding to see them thrive and to be able to enjoy their beautiful flowers.
I understand your nervousness about the upcoming winter. I hope that your plants will survive, but even if they don't, you can always try again next year
That is my expectation too. The last few winters have been mild and have allowed these plants to hold on. When a colder winter comes again will be the moment of truth, I will see if these plants have adapted to the harsher conditions.
Thanks for your careful reading and insightful comment!