My Florida Backyard

Whenever I see ducks in My Florida Backyard, I can't help but notice that they seem to be smiling at me. This always brings to mind the ...

The blooms of May continue, as the American Beautyberry ( Callicarpa americana ) bushes on the north side of the house begin to flower. ...

We can never really decide which color of flower we love best in My Florida Backyard. The happy yellow of sunflowers and voilas, the cheerfu...

It's baby duck season, and the best mothers are those who know how to protect their offspring. They keep them close along the lake banks...

My Florida Backyard is pleased to announce the arrival of its first sulphur caterpillar! After many months of trying to lure these little lo...

Although it seems to be a little late this year, the Simpson's Stopper ( Myrcianthies fragrans ) is finally in bloom! We have three of ...

The calendar says May, but the hot and humid temperatures say that summer has arrived in Florida. It seems just yesterday we were shivering ...