Just after Greensboro got that fabulous, Super Bowl sky, by Monday afternoon, the weather was soon dull and overcast. However, sleuthing across from Grimsley High School, we found what resembles a Japanese Apple Bush. If it is, the plant is related to the rose and quince family. If not... well... a little pink and green in the middle of the winter is enough to put a smile on anyone's face. It would be nice for Greensboro to have a botanical garden to enjoy on the cold, winter days. (An indoor one would be especially pleasant).
If you like plant growing, conservation and seeing interesting flora, consider becoming involved at the North Carolina Zoo. Less than an hour south of Greensboro, you have a wealth of fabulous happenings in the plant world. There is also the Bog Garden near Friendly Center. Other options include the North Carolina Botanical Garden in Chapel Hill, the Grenesboro Arboretum and the Ciener Botanical Garden in nearby Kernersville. At the end of the day, if you haven't found any flowers and plants to enjoy in their natural setting, you can always head to a grocery store and hang out in the floral section. Where do you go to enjoy nature? What do you have blooming this time of year?
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