Tuesday, December 11, 2018

The Last Remnants

Winter came early this year, long before it usually does. Plus what autumn we did have was much colder and earlier than usual. In early November, I still had a few cold hardy garden highlights to show off. By mid November it was winter, with snow and ice.





It doesn't really surprise me when perennials or shrubs still show off a few flowers late in the season.





Even roses aren't really a shock to me in November. I've had roses in early December before, just not this year. This year the roses were gone by mid November. Boohoo!





But every time that annuals survive such hard frosts, it's amazing to me, even if they're cold hardy annuals.







Our home was only built 15 years ago, so we don't have any tall trees. Not to mention, we didn't really plant any large tree varieties. Therefore autumn foliage is at a premium on our property. But I do have a little.





Still, the best foliage view is looking down the street. Most of this color comes from the much maligned Bradford pears planted as street trees.



I even had a butterfly at the start of the month. If there's a late butterfly, you know it's going to be a painted lady.


And then it was over. First there was an ice storm, then snow later in the day. After that, winter stayed. Autumn may have been short and sweet this year, but it was truly gorgeous while it was here.


7 comments:

  1. I can almost feel the cold crisp air with those amazing photographs!!! Beautiful garden Happy winter...

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    1. Thanks Marissa! Now it’s not cold and crisp as much as it’s chilly and damp. Still better than bitter cold!

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  2. It's always sad to see the gardening season come to an end. But great to look forward to next year! Merry Christmas, Robin. P. x

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    1. Hope you’re having a great holiday season too Pam! January means time to start studying up those seed catalogs.

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  3. Hey there Robin ... hope you have been enjoying the holidays, one more big one to go yet ? LOL
    I could stare at your photos all day .. they are gorgeous ! .. We are in for freezing rain tonight, so some miserable weather is landing on us .. time to snuggle in and appreciate our cozy nest until those magical days of Spring arrive .. fingers crossed it won't be so terribly LONG ? haha
    Enjoy your down time until we get busy yet again !
    Best wishes for the New Year :-)

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    1. Well thanks Joy, I’m glad you enjoy my photos. Santa brought me a new camera, so I’m hoping for even better!

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  4. Hi Robin, it is nice to remember lovely blooms now that winter has arrived. Very drab and dreary here, with days of cold rain. The first fire of the season its crackling in our fireplace today. I hope you had a wonderful holiday season, and I wish you the best in 2019. Stay snug and warm! Deb

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