So what does Adam do? He eats the forbidden fruit from the tree of knowledge of good and evil, introducing the human race to sin. The bountiful other fruit trees, the vast garden with rivers, lakes ...
Tu Bishvat is a time to appreciate the world around us. Whatever is happening around the world, life in nature and the vineyard continues as before. This is the beginning of a new growing cycle.
Make sure to cover sensitive plants lightly with straw or evergreen branches, and make sure your outdoor water faucets are winterized. Then sit back, make a fire and enjoy the brief winter wonderland ...