This was the pond just a day and a half ago. I love how the snow looks at night.
This was the pond this afternoon. What a difference! There is still some snow around the outside and lots of slush in the pond.
Even the fish came out to see what was going on. I saw at least 4 today.
Hellebores that were completely buried look no different than before the snow.
This Euphorbia looks so fresh and colorful.
Can you believe this Red Valerian is still blooming? I can't.
The Wallflower 'Bowles Mauve' is still blooming.
The rosebuds were completely encased in ice a few days ago. This one looks like it will still bloom.
Primroses that we bought and left outside before the snow.
Yesterday these Pansies were completely flat and looked awful. Today with a little sun they've perked right back up.
I feel extremely lucky that we made it through without any major damage. A few broken branches here and there is all. We've driven around and seen many branches down, many laying over power lines. Other than the power flickering we had it the whole time. Many others weren't so lucky and have been without power for days. I'm sure there are still people waiting to have their power restored.
Looks like next week we'll have lots of just regular old rain. I never thought I'd look forward to rain, but after this past week I sure am!
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Wow what a change a few days make. Your plants look amazing for this time in year. V
ReplyDeleteThat was a fast meltdown. I sure hope things get back to normal for you all next week. The fish are so pretty!
ReplyDeleteMy goodness, that melted fast! I agree, your pond looks terrific in the snow too!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing contrast. Glad you favored well. Ice and heavy winds can really cause havoc. We had a ton of rain today, clay doesn't absorb water real well. That wallflower is really a trooper, I had a yellow one in Virginia, but yours is really appealing -- love that color.
ReplyDeleteNice flowers! Beautiful. What a difference a day can make? I would imagine that everything was watered with the melt:)Looks like it was fun. Just as long as it doesn't freeze!
ReplyDeleteGlad everything survived!! We only lost one big limb from our pine, and fortunately, it came straight down, rather than onto anything. It'll make some fine firewood, once we get it cut up!
ReplyDeleteI was glad that you turned out ok. I knew you had a stretch of bad weather. I was hoping that it didn't get extremely cold but sometimes snow does insulate things. Good to see everything doing well. I hope the hummers are all ok.
ReplyDeleteI am plesed that everything is oke and you have no damage. The plants look like nothing happened.
ReplyDeleteHave a nice sunday
Marijke
Such crazy weather we've had this winter! The winter pansies have been amazing here, but I can't believe all the colour in your mid-winter garden.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty for your garden to see some sunshine after all that snow!
ReplyDeleteNo se donde esta tu jardin, es bello en invierno tambien . Te deseo un muy buen año.
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ReplyDeleteWow, I'm surprised to see the Erysimum has survived so much snow! Mine is also still in bloom but we've only had a very short spell of snow which lasted only a few hours before melting. Such an amazing flower and here in the UK at least, the Butterflies also love it.
I'm glad the snow has melted for you, I can imagine you're spending as much time outside as you can now!
How beautiful the snow and how quickly all is normal...I can believe many of those flowers are blooming...much like they do in my area in late fall during cold and snow...of course once winter sets in they are done....enjoying your beautiful garden in snow and not.
ReplyDeleteWhat an incredible difference in those first two photos! Amazing. I can't believe how many things are blooming for you right now and how they all seem to have survived the snowstorm! Everything looks gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI am looking forward to the melting and the rain next week, we still have some snow on the lawn here. I'd like a little break in the rain so I can go out and clean all the Douglas fir limbs out of my garden. We have quite a mess.
ReplyDeleteIt's so amazing that the rose is still going to bloom, it looks so fresh!
Wow, Catherine, I can't believe all that snow is just about all gone! It happens too often that when we get snow here, it stays for too long!! I can't believe you have rose buds either...is that 'typical' for this time of year? Were they left over from the late summer/fall and are just sitting there, or are they actually new ones?! Amazing;-)
ReplyDeleteIt is just strange to see those bloom after seeing all of the snow you had. We are suppose to get rain tonight too and I hope it melts away all the ice we got Friday night.
ReplyDeleteCatherine, what a change this weather brings! We have a lot of snow with rain storms predicted for tonight.
ReplyDeleteEileen
I'm just in awe of the extreme winter weather you had last week, especially the ice. Plain crazy! Looks like your garden survived well with no major loss! Never fear, we'll be sick of the rain by next weekend ;) Cheers, Jenni
ReplyDeleteJan - It's not unusual to get a rose or two blooming during the winter. They usually seem to be buds that were left at the end of summer/fall.
ReplyDeleteI would definitely dread snow less if it melted as fast as yours did. I still have snow in my backyard from November!
ReplyDeleteYour garden already looks like spring.
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Absolutely astounding that your plants and flowers didn't even "flinch" with that snowfall!
ReplyDeleteTake heart. At the time of this post there are only 56 more days until the first day of spring when you can "dig .. fingers deep into the soft earth". Best to you! Debra @ Gardens Inspired
Wow, what a difference a day makes! That's my favorite kind of snow...the kind that melts quickly :) I guess that's why I'm a Texan!
ReplyDeleteYeah we got the snow storm too! We just got our power back on and my trees look miserable : ( I am glad your garden seemed to make it out ok!!
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Glad you and your garden came through unscathed. I am always surprised how quickly the snow disappears as if it was never there in the first place
ReplyDeleteWow...isn't it amazing what a difference a day can make! I have to laugh at the Red Valerian...I think mine is still blooming too! The Erysimum as well...I just noticed that yesterday...silly plants!
ReplyDeleteI'm so jealous of all your snow, even though you're relieved that it's gone! I only live about 10 miles away from Gwirrel - she's had snow, but we haven't :( All we've had is warm wet weather or cold wet weather and 3 days of frost!
ReplyDeleteWe've got lots of plants flowering or budding early because of our strange weather this year, so I hope that any snow we do (hopefully!) get doesn't spoil them!
It is extraordinary how plants cope with extreme temperature, isn't it?
ReplyDeleteInteresting to see that your plants look in the same state as ours here in the south of England.
We've had an easy winter so far this year, so different to last. The weathermen are threatening bad weather in february but, who knows?
Johnson
The snow is beautiful and so much fun. I love the way it looks at night and that is a postcard photo of the pond and snow. Loving the color you have right now. The primroses are so colorful. Have a good week.
ReplyDeleteI like the pond!
ReplyDeleteWOW!
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Sharon
Wow...Amazing that your garden looks almost untouched from all that snow!!!
ReplyDeleteTammy
A crazy storm is a great reminder that it is winter, even if it doesn't really feel like it. I'm glad you're garden came through so well!
ReplyDeleteWonderful!! I wish we still had a little color poking through...but it shouldn't be long now. I thought that snow was what your post was about, as we haven't had nearly the snow we usually do. I cut my Valerian down in the Fall, but the plant base is still green and the daffodils are poking through the dirt a tiny bit.
ReplyDeleteWe lost power for a day here in Sammamish...it was so depressing in the dark! I love your photo of the night time snow, so tranquil, not at all betraying the havoc it would wreak.
ReplyDeleteElaine
That first shot is absolutely beautiful!!!!! I love the Hellebores- such unique flowers. I am amazed everything still looks so great after the snow and still blooming!!! I have zero experience with snow/blooms personally. Love how you posted on the fish - when it freezes here they are the first thing I run out and check on hahaha
ReplyDeleteWow! That is just a lovely garden. I've read you previous post when everything was just covered by snow. Your garden is really amazing.
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Wow, the pond and the photograph are beautiful! The flash of colors in the garden appears so cheerful!
ReplyDeleteHi Catherine, It looked to me as though you fast-forwarded through Winter to Spring... all in the matter of a couple of days!! Best wishes!!
ReplyDeleteCatherine, It's amazing to see how much blooming color you had under the snow. That photo of your pond after the snow melt is really lovely.
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No Pressure on this; I am not offended at all if people choose to ignore these awards. -Jean
I was so happy to see that the wind didn`t destroyed anything important in your garden! Dagmar the hurricane blew down my greenhouse, and it was completely destroyed. I was so sorry, but you cannot give up. A new will be built up in the spring!
ReplyDeleteImagine that it flourishes still with you. It is quite amazing! Your pond is just gorgeous!
Wish you a nice week!
Beautiful photos! For as pretty as the snow and ice is, it's so good to have that storm behind us now. And seeing all your plants (and fish!) so happy and blooming, spring is sure to be just around the corner.
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