This is what it looked like a little while ago from our front porch. I had bare feet and was still in pj's so I didn't venture out much further.
The rest of these pictures were taken yesterday afternoon after our first snow:
One reason I love Wallflower 'Bowles Mauve' is that it is still blooming. It really blooms just about all year, but as I've learned from experience it's not that long lived. I've read that people say, "it blooms itself to death."
Hellebore - Lenten rose type.
Sarcococca blooming and smelling great!
Primroses are blooming all over the yard.
More Primroses. The only other flowers I found blooming were, of course, Pansies and Violas
The fairies don't seem to mind the snow.
Neither do the snow penguins (created by Sweet Pea yesterday afternoon)
Here it is this morning after a few inches of snow had fallen.
So, are you seeing snow, flowers or both right now?
Visit Carol at May Dreams Gardens to see what others around the world have blooming now.
All words and photos in this post are property of A Gardener in Progress.
Strange to see this nature......love from me...xxx...
ReplyDeleteCatherine, you have much more snow than we right now, but it's falling and falling. It started this morning. Good thing is there is no school on Monday! The snow pinguin is great! Have fun with snow!!! We've been waiting for so long!
ReplyDeleteI love the primroses peeking through the snow. Spring and winter all at once!
ReplyDeleteSo many flowers blooming in the snow. I disagree with you, though. I think that fairy is being very careful not to slip into the icy water.
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Hi Catherine, your garden looks like a winter wonderland in the first photo. Living in Southern California, where it never snows I almost forgot how beautiful snow can be. I love your shots of the primroses covered with snow. It is almost unbelievable how tough these little plants are.
ReplyDeleteChristina
That first photo truly is a winner... absolutely beautiful and the fence is the perfect accompaniment to the snow... I'm very impressed! Larry
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful photos! Really magical. Would make lovely greeting cards.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely winter scene, the fairy looked right at home.
ReplyDeleteCatherine wow I would not expect too much snow for you...we are finally seeing snow...2 feet and -6 degrees...so pretty to see the lovely snow and blooms...yours will melt and hopefully the flowers will be OK...my snow will hopefully stay and protect the plants until the blooms in March...
ReplyDeleteThe snow is beautiful! So good for the garden too.
ReplyDeleteWow Catherine! That looks like so much snow probably because we still haven't see any in these parts this year. Please send some of that good stuff a bit eastward! :) Your photos are so pretty and I am jealous you have many beauties blooming in your garden. Being such a fair weather person, I can't believe how much your post and photos makes me yearn for snow!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous vieuw in your winter wonderland garden. I think the few flowers that are bringing flowers lookes very special. Enjoy your day in the snow.
ReplyDeleteHave a nice day
Marijke
I am seeing snow also and it is cold. We are supposed to warm up tomorrow to about forty. I hate seeing your lovely flowers covered with snow, hope they survive.
ReplyDeleteEileen
You have captured some very wonderful shots. The rose in the snow is wonderful. All of us waited for snow for a long time. Ours is gone already. Your front and back yards look great done over in white.
ReplyDeleteCatherine you might be surprised at what I HAD in flower for GBBD but tonight we're in the minus figures and waiting snow to come too. I love that wallflower and it flowers itself to death in my garden too. I didn't buy one last year but I think I must try it again this year. Sweet Pea did a great job with that snow sculpture.
ReplyDeleteIt looks so pretty in the pictures but those red primroses just glow in the white snow. Poor little things.
ReplyDeleteWhat fabulous pictures Catherine. No snow, bitter cold, spring flowers are popping WAY U P!! Sooner or later, tho, i am sure we'll get some real winter.
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely week,
TTFN ~
Hugs,
Marydon
I'm surprised to see so many blooms in the snow. It's a very pretty combination!
ReplyDeleteHi Catherine, No snow here but it is very cold, -15C. The front yard looks beautiful with all the snow.
ReplyDeleteI am surprised that you got snow so late in winter! It maybe due to the climate change that is happening. The primroses look like some sweets.
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful photos of your snowy gardens. I love the snow penguin, really sweet.
ReplyDeleteNo snow here, so I am seeing flowers and plenty of foliage.
FlowerLady
Hi Catherine, it is amazing how these plants can still thrive in that deep snow, even still can bloom. The plants you posted looks like they just ignore it, except for the weight of snow right on top of them. How wonderful! That is because we don't have snow here, not even frost. LOL.
ReplyDeleteCatherine, I love the fairy on your steps to the pond; what a beautiful scene whatever the season! ~Debra
ReplyDeleteCatherine, I love the fairy on your steps to the pond; what a beautiful scene whatever the season! ~Debra
ReplyDeleteYour pond with the fairy is the best! Loved seeing your wallflower, too. I've always heard of them, but don't think I've ever actually seen one. Happy GBBD!
ReplyDeleteCatherine, Sweet Pea's snow penguin is charming. I'm amazed by how many flowers you have blooming in the sow. I have both snow and flowers, but the snow is outdoors and the flowers are indoors. :-) -Jean
ReplyDeleteYour garden is really pretty in the snow and so are the flowers covered in their frosty coat. Happy GBBD!
ReplyDeletePretty pretty pretty! There I said it!
ReplyDeleteLove the snow and gosh the flowers look amazing for this time of year. I think that wallflower is calling my name.
Absolutely beautiful. Still waiting for snow here in Kent UK. Had frost here so far but no snow.
ReplyDeleteLooks so peaceful...hope all is well with your family.
ReplyDeleteYou won't be able to guess , how much people like us, who have seen only glimpses of snow, appreciate these photographs.
ReplyDeleteThe first one is impressive, Thanks.
The fairies actually seem to be dancing in the snow. I long for a snow day or two. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteSnow in winter - hooray! I'm glad you got some. I can't get over those primroses - so lovely, especially snow-covered! The pond really looks beautiful in the snow as well. My favorite thing, though, is the snow-penguin!!! Terrific job, ladies! :)
ReplyDeleteBiały puch się stopił i pokazały się kolory w ogrodzie, w postaci kwiatów. Wspaniałe, też bym tak chciała :-). Pozdrawiam.
ReplyDeleteWhite powder is melted and showed the colors in the garden, in the form of flowers. Great, well I just wanted :-). Yours.
Hi Catherine, You got snow all right. Beautiful too. We got light dustings yesterday and during the night. Albany not as much as Corvallis. I'm ready for spring now. :)
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful snowy blooms. We finally have snow here, too, but no blooms under that snow that's for sure with temperatures below zero F. I just love those snow penguins! I might have to try to make some of those myself. Your pond looks so pretty.
ReplyDeleteJust as well that you had some photos that you took earlier Catherine :) Love Sweet Pea's snow penguin.
ReplyDeleteI'm so jealous of your snow!!! I agree about 'Bowles Mauve', it really does just bloom itself to death...but is so beautiful while doing it!
ReplyDeletehye! the snow is really amazing!!! i love it! i wish i can go there one there when it is snowing =)
ReplyDeleteI don't always love the actual snow, but I always enjoy snow photos. You've managed to make gardening in the snow look lovely. I haven't participated in GBBD for a long time and now I'm wondering why not. Need to get back to it. I miss it.
ReplyDeleteOh Catherine, what fun. I like snow (for about a day) but kids in the snow is great joy. Love your wallflower, what a contrast-- in bloom in the snow!!
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