The 2024 Garden Year
January 19, 2024 January Our year started with snow, ice and frigid temperatures in mid-January. Our temperatures stayed below freezing for almost a week. I think it was the most consistent cold that we've experienced since moving here. Fortunately, it was a dry snow so there wasn't too much damage. Once again, we almost lost the azara and I'm afraid there would have been some breakage if I had not kept knocking the ice off. February 14, 2024 February In past years, it seems that inclement weather seems to hit around Michael's birthday in mid-February. After the January snow and ice, this month was actually quite tame. Nothing exciting to report - mostly birdwatching . Early flowers like hellebores, cyclamen and crocus begin to bloom in mid month. March 3, 2024 March I got into a walking routine which I'm happy to report I am continuing this year. You get to the point where you feel guilty if you miss a day. I do miss days occasionally but I'm learning that ...
Beauty everywhere! with enchanting contrasts! Thanks for the pictures... better than words in this unbelievable situation.
ReplyDeleteYou got much more snow than my garden did, Phillip. It is different looking when the trees still wear their fall foliage---unusual but pretty.
ReplyDeleteBelieve it or not...I'm in NC and it's been hot. I've gone from heat to AC too many times in one day. Very odd indeed. Your snowy garden photos seem unreal but beautiful with the white fluffy adornments. It's cruncy too isn't it?
ReplyDeleteYour garden has had a sugar coating sprinkled on it by the garden fairies no doubt. It just makes your garden even sweeter.
ReplyDeleteThe weather was crazy this week. Anytime New Orleans gets snow its news, but in December? It did make your garden lovely though, and your photos are very nice. Let's hope this does not mean dramatically below normal temps. this winter. While you were getting snow, we had temps near 70 and rains that would have made Noah look around for his tool box.
ReplyDeleteI've read about all this snow in the south - here in Buffalo we can still see the grass! We've only had 3-5 inches total the month of November. Although a half-hour south of here along Lake Erie, in the ski areas, they've gotten more than 80 inches total in November.
ReplyDeleteYour garden looks good with a little snow. It always looks pretty until there's enough to have to shovel.
Phillip,
ReplyDeleteYour garden is lovely all covered with snow! Beautiful photos, too...a winter wonderland. No snow on my Nashville garden!
You have a beautiful garden in all seasons. That snow brings out a new dimension to your always interesting garden. Thanks for sharing it with us. And will you be sharing some pictures of your Christmas decorations again this year?
ReplyDeleteCarol, May Dreams Gardens
I love seeing photos of your garden! Even when covered in snow it's still beautiful.
ReplyDeleteA rare and lovely sight -snow in December. I was 10 before snow fell on Alabama.
ReplyDeleteYour garden looks really beautiful with its gossamer gown.
I know you enjoyed your snow as much as we did here in South Louisiana. We had almost 3 inches at our house. Loved your lion with the snow picture.
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Always Growing
Phillip,
ReplyDeleteWhat stunning garden scenes! I love a dusting of snow like that for the beauty it highlights in the garden.
I saw the news and couldn't believe it, either. We had severe weather on Thursday (thunder and lightning) which, according to our old southern wives' tales, means we'll have snow within 10 days...maybe a white Christmas?
Cameron
Oh, I hope Cameron's old wives' tale is wrong--no snow, no snow, no snow. But YOURS, Phillip, is wonderful--I love the snow on your lions. We're expecting temps in the high 60's on Monday and I couldn't be happier.
ReplyDeleteIt certainly dresses up the landscape! We picked up about 2 inches unexpectedly in the same system that brought you yours. We spent the morning sledding with the kids. We don't get to do that too often!
ReplyDeleteI'm envious of your snow!
ReplyDeleteI'm so jealous, what a beauty !
ReplyDeleteYour garden looks magical in the snow. I love the snow with the statuary.
ReplyDeleteA wonderland! Just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWhen I saw the news, I thought of you...so glad you got some of the desired winter weather.
Well the deep south looks like the midwest. Even if only for a few hours I am sure eerything looked great. If wecould limit our winter weather to days or hours that would be fine with me.
ReplyDeleteI should have known it was you who stole all our snow! Send it on down to Blount Co next time... it hasn't snowed (to stick) since we moved here.
ReplyDeleteIt looks lovely there though. :)
I'm with Carol, I'm dying to see more Christmas decoration photos of your place.
Thanks Phillip! Good for you for taking a little break. I'll admit, I'm excited to see your place next year though!
ReplyDeletePS-Wasn't the snow wonderful! I love the photos you took! I cannot wait for the day when we have a house and I can garden a larger area :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous pix! It almost looks like a movie set..perfect.
ReplyDeleteAbout those Christmas decorations - believe it or not, we decided to take a year off from decorating this year! The work, cost, etc. is just overwhelming and we decided to take a break. It was nice getting to go to a Christmas party last night that we were not hosting!
ReplyDeleteInteresting snow photos, Phillip, with some fall leaf color still showing. We did not get even one flurry here in Vicksburg but 10 miles to the east of here the band of snow began and moved eastward...snowing all the way into Alabama. Very strange weather pattern I must say. Hope y'all have a happy holiday season and all the best in 2009.
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It's interesting that you're taking a break from decorating this year..me too. We put the tree up and decided to go with just minilights instead of hauling out all of the ornaments I've been collecting for years. I'm sure I've saved two days.
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely photos. Your garden is a very serene place. Snow certainly looks different when plants are still all leafed out and green.
ReplyDeleteMarnie
Beautiful photos, Phillip. I love your St. Francis at the last. We got some freezing rain this morning, and it's been very cold in Oklahoma, but we missed the worst weather.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your bit of snow.~~Dee
Great pictures!
ReplyDeleteNice to see gold still hanging in your garden and I love your props - especially the lion.
ReplyDeleteOh Phillip, your garden is always fabulous, but with that snowy sugar coating, it is pure magic. It is still one of the gardens I would most like to visit. Everything about it pleases me.
ReplyDeleteFrances
A layer of snow always makes things look wonderful! Tonight our tempature will be below zero for the first time this winter. We usally don't get this cold until Jan or Feb.
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