Well here I am on the east coast of Vancouver Island. It finally decided to snow today. Not too bad yet they're saying about 6 inches overnight.
So anyway I decided to take a cruise over to waterfront to check out these elusive BC microclimates. When I got there it was incredible! Right next to the ocean amidst all this snow and winter was tiny pocket of microclimate. The sun was shining and there they were in all their glory. A couple banana trees unprotected and beautiful. They were even putting out fruit! The flowers were blooming and people were actually sun tanning. It was a little taste of summer in December. Truly amazing!!
(If there is a sarcastic banana icon please insert here)

LOL!!!