A fresh coat of snow fell overnight in our area, covering the ground, trees, and shrubs with a white carpet of sparking white snow crystals.
By the time I work up, about 2-3 inches had fallen.
Kids will love today’s snow. It’s the kind of snow that’s great for making snowman and other snow sculptures.
But for shoveling, it’s heavy snow.
You want to take time to shovel so you don’t overexert yourself. Continue reading Photo of the Week: My First Spring Flower, Snowdrops in Bloom
If someone had asked me earlier this season what flowers would be blooming in my garden in mid-November—after several deep freezes and snow/rain showers this month in southeast Michigan—I would have confidently replied with mums and Calendula.
And they are indeed blooming today in my garden.
Bright orange Calendula flowers and deep red mum blooms add a touch of color on this gray, overcast day.
But I never would have guessed what other flowers would be blooming. Continue reading Photo of the Week: Pink Begonias Blooming in Mid-November
Imagine a mound of violet-blue flowers with orange-yellow centers that blooms continuously from early September through November, often retaining their blooms after the first light snow. That’s why I enjoy the purple Dragon Hybrid Aster. The low-mounding perennial, less than two feet tall, provides stunning intense color in the fall that contrasts with the Kelvin… Continue reading Photo of the Week: Purple Dragon Hybrid Aster