It is now mid-June, almost four months of living in Lisbon, and we’ve been focused on the next level of organization. Putting down roots, both literal ones and figurative ones. As for the literal roots, we’ve been researching how to care for orange and papaya trees, and a rambling rose bush. As a busy professor, spouse, mom, pet owner, friend, and commuter, I always joked that I didn’t allow any plants into my home that needed attention. I love plants – especially flowers – a