Island Flora and Fauna
Frangipani Tree
Frangipani trees are common in Key West. I have a tri-color species in my front garden that fills with delicate yellow, rose, and white blooms each spring. Something about them is so tropical that just looking at them makes you want a Mai Tai! Because the bloom is used in Hawaiian leis, they are often […]
Iguanas
I came home after a long day at work to find a solicitation stuffed between the pickets of the front gate of my Key West home. The headline, in bold, blue letters read “Got Iguanas?” How could you not pause and reflect upon a statement like that?
The Iconic Key West Chicken
Key West chickens have taken on iconic stature. They roam relatively unmolested all over the island.
Geiger Tree
I just grabbed a little Geiger tree at a recent tree giveaway and planted it in my front garden. It bloomed almost immediately and seems very happy to be part of my tribe.
Samson the Pug
We love dogs in Key West. They seem to be everywhere and in all shapes and sizes. I happen to be part of the management staff for Samson the pug.
