The sun came out today and I took a tour around my garden, basking in the warmth. As I passed each plant, mental notes began to form.
Cut this one back in a month...this one fared really well in the last freeze...oh no, I should have covered that one...and, best of all...hey -- this one is blooming!
Against the backdrop of grey and brown, several bright spots dotted the landscape.
If you were a bird, wouldn't you love spending the winter here?
Although the roses have turned to hips, the tips of the branches remain alive with budding color.
Apparently, the cold weather agrees with my viburnum.
My absolute favorite spring bloomer, Japanese Quince, has begun showing off bright flowers against it's spiny, sculptural branches.
And next to it, the primrose Jasmine is bursting into blooms and buds as well.
The variegated ascot rainbow spurge has been transformed from the lime and yellow stripes it sported in summer to this rich, dark green and burgundy.
And the sight of yaupon holly berries brings the woods to life with their shiny fruit.
While I'm certainly eager for the budding days of spring, it brings me a sense that all is right with the world as I watch the garden unfold across the seasons, as it is surely meant to do.
It's nice to get out, even in the winter garden, to see what's going on. As it turns out, lots!
ReplyDeleteGlad you've been able to get out and about! So much color...I admit to being green with envy! My garden is very brown right now.
ReplyDeletePam - Less then I'd like, though, as always.
ReplyDeleteGail - It was nice to have a warmer day, though the winds were a bit chilly. I'd planned to work more, but ended up just taking photos and sitting in the sun on the back porch writing.
It's interesting to see that Euphorbia 'Ascot Rainbow' turns color when exposed to cold. I haven't seen that but, then, it does get very cold here.
ReplyDeleteKris - It's strange, because I have another one that didn't turn but it hasn't grown very well. It's in too much shade. Guess that's why I planted 3 in different conditions - now I know how they will do wherever I plant them.
ReplyDeleteLove the photo of the bird house, it does look great against the grey of the trees.
ReplyDeleteDo you have the quince protected from deer? They munched on mine last year, and I don't see any buds :(
Laura -- The quince is next to the driveway, so yes, the deer have total access to it. I've never seen it touched, but sure as I say that... Maybe they were exceptionally hungry that day. Once it gets bigger it will be very woody and thorny. But the again, they eat roses.
ReplyDeleteIt is indeed beautiful and refreshing to see these different colours gracing your garden, especially after when it's cold and snowing. You have wonderful plant and flower life by the way!
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