The Garden Awakens
Anise 'Woodland Red' ( Illicium floridanum ) A few weeks ago, I thought spring would never arrive, but now the change is astonishing. The nights are still cold (40s and sometimes even 30s) so planting tender annuals and vegetables is unwise although I have already succumbed, but covering and uncovering things gets old quickly. Someone made a wise comment last week and I must agree with them - "Don't plant anything tender until after May 1". Several plants are blooming like never before. One is the Anise shrub (above and below). I don't know if the recent tree pruning, which is allowing more sun into the woodland path, is affecting it or perhaps it is just age, but I've never seen so many blooms. Michael refers to this as "the stinky fish shrub" and I have to admit to smell of the flowers is quite unpleasant. It is so beautiful that I can overlook that. The old pink dogwood tree, which was already here, shades our woodland path and it too is prett
Your yule log looks so pretty. New decorations to begin a new tradition. Blessings and Merry Christmas to you and Michael.
ReplyDeleteThat Buche looks gorgeous and delicious ! We had a little treacherous walk today , it was nice to be out for a bit of air... and so quiet out . Merry Christmas !
ReplyDeleteThis post is awesome.
ReplyDeleteThe Flicker is beautiful, but the hummer looks kinda sad in the snow. I'm sure he/she is happy that at least there is some warm, unfrozen sugar water to drink!
Merry (white) Christmas! :)
Dear Phillip, your snowed in garden looks so pretty! I do feel sorry for the hummingbird, though. Will it have a chance to survive?
ReplyDeleteThat Buche de Noel is something else! I might have to try your recipe. I love the cake decoration. Very unique and charming!
Can't believe that Christmas is almost over. Hope you guys savor the last moments. Merry Christmas to you and your partner!
Warm regards,
Christina
Christina, the Anna’s hummingbird does indeed survive the winter here. How they do it - I don’t know.. They were here last winter and it was an unusually harsh one.
DeleteMerry Christmas to you both! Your garden looks beautiful frosted with snow. Speaking of frosting, the Buche de Noel looks divine!
ReplyDeleteThe Buche de Noel looks heavenly! Gorgeous picture of the flicker.
ReplyDeleteLove your pics of the Log. Sorry I just have to call it that. My grandson loves this & has always since he was old enough to say it has asked for a log cake at Christmas.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pics Phillip. What kind of camera are you using?
ReplyDeleteThank you! I have a Nikon 5100.
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