when hibiscus blooms meet stormy skies in our backyard

I remember my grandmother’s garden, where hibiscus flowers stood tall and proud, weathering every summer storm. This week, as thunder rolled across our North American neighborhood, my own hibiscus seemed to relive those memories—its petals trembling but refusing to fall. Back then, folks believed in letting nature take its course, trusting hardy plants to survive whatever the sky threw at them. Today, I see younger gardeners rushing to cover every bloom at the first sign of rain, worried more about perfect appearances than resilience. It makes me wonder: are we losing something by shielding our gardens from the wildness of our local climate? Our region’s unpredictable weather is part of what makes gardening here so rewarding—and so challenging. Some neighbors argue that storm-battered flowers look messy, clashing with the tidy lawns our HOA prefers. Others, like me, see beauty in the scars and the survival, a reminder of nature’s power and our own family stories. Do you protect your plants from storms, or let them stand strong? Is it about community standards, or honoring tradition? I’d love to hear your thoughts—and maybe your own hibiscus tales. #hibiscusmemories #stormygardens #familytraditions #Gardening