On December 7, I discovered this gorgeous bloom hidden behind the palm fronds and giant philodendron leaves in the strip of garden between my house and studio.

In April, I started asking Pasiano if it was time to cut down the branch and hang them upside down to ripen. No, he said, that time

and the next two times I asked.

My choice of where to hang them was in the gazebo next to the hammocks, where I could be sure to chart their progress.

It was a bit overripe at it’s end, but Morrie and Diego enjoyed it.

Pasiano thought his was perfect!