Not too often do I wish to leave the comfort of our warm and toasty house but today decided to get outside and take a look see at what's happening in the yard.
Other than happy birds I discovered a few new shrubs budding.
At first got very worried, aware that come spring if my bulbs or trees flower too early...and then there is a freeze, it might mean trouble.
Was glad to hear however, this is normal for some garden plants, and it's a good thing !!
Red Tip, Photinia x fraseri
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Camellia Japonica
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Rhododendron (unknown)
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PJM Rhododendron
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Lonicera sempervirens
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Waxed Privet
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Lily Turf Liriope Muscari "big blue"
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Finally got some SNOW !!
Just a dusting but still pretty to see.
Hi Patsi, the snow is so pretty, to us who get very little of it anyway. I loved your then and nows!
ReplyDeleteFrances
'Now and then' are what hopes are built upon, dear Patsi ... a beautiful post to sustain our hopes and dreams.
ReplyDeleteFantastic photos Patsi - thank you for sharing them with us. It makes me long for spring, although I did have a lovely day trimming back various overgrown bushes and shrubs on Sunday!
ReplyDeleteHi Patsi, This is a great post, describing and showing your beautiful bushes and their blooms...I love them all, especially the Lonicera sempervirens -- that's unusual (at least to me). I also like your Camelia Japonica--a very pretty bloom:) I love looking at the contrasts of the garden in winter vs. summer. Thanks for sharing your yard;)
ReplyDeleteFrances,
ReplyDeleteWe always appreciate the snow here. Don't see it too often.
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Joey,
Winter dreaming of summer gardens...love the 4 seasons!
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Ruth,
Trimming the shrubs ? You are eager for spring !
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Jan,
Maybe I should show the contrast of other shrubs...nah, not so interesting.
Beautiful photos, Patsi! I love how you did the then and now.
ReplyDeleteThe snow looks so pretty!
Donna,
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed.
Kinda tricky figuring out garden post in the WINTER !
Das sind Sommerträume im winterlichen Garten, schön anzusehen, was uns erwartet.
ReplyDeleteLG Charlotte.
Charlotte,
ReplyDeleteNicht viel, zum im Winter zu tun schließen Sommerträume aus.
Not much to do in winter except for our summer dreams.
You just got snow? I actually longed for snow this year, I was tired of seeing only browns and grays. Good day to get out today...I see your area will get into the 40's, too. Enjoyed your Now and Then photos.
ReplyDeleteKim,
ReplyDeleteIn the last 4 years we get snow about twice a year. Except for some buds outside the wildlife is the only thing entertaining. ;(
Wow, that was some serious planning with the now and then photos! Well done! And fascinating!
ReplyDeleteAnd the snow looks fantastic!!!!!!!!!!! Beautiful!
Genie,
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed.
Since this is a garden blog...thought I'd throw some flowers in it. :)