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| The tall white pine stands guard over its progeny as if to offer them protection from the storm |
When I first stepped outside the door it was like leaving the wardrobe and entering the world of Narnia. I so remember the impression left on me by that scene in the movie. I remember as a child waking one morning to an unexpected winter wonderland... it's an experience one doesn't soon forget. It has been a very long time since we've had a good snow storm and this was to be the start of just such an event. As I shot these photos the air was full of falling snow despite the fact that it doesn't show up in the pictures. Now, a couple hours later, the branches have three inches of the sticky white stuff with almost six inches on the ground... it truly is a beautiful sight. Walk through the gardens with me if you wish... Larry
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| The snow attaches itself to every twig, providing a tracery not unlike fine lace |
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| The Tanyosho pine sparkles in white like dozens of miniature starbursts |
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| The garden closes in under the calming presence of white |
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| Virtually the only presence of color in the gardens this night... the orange of Hamamelis Jelena... |
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| ... and the yellow of Arnold Promise |
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| Amongst the white birches, burlap protectors shield the Japanese maples from the storm |
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| The blue fence retreats from the north, signaling the wind's direction this night |
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| Snow laden conifers frame the image of a cosy spot offering protection from the storm |
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| The English oaks stubbornly retain their foliage despite whatever the winter throws at them |
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| Conifers bow down, providing shelter for the rabbits that live beneath their wings |
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| As I write, six inches of new snow have fallen, preparing for spring with its vital moisture |
7 comments:
We got a foot a week ago, and it was gorgeous. Just the perfect amount. I had such fun tromping around in my galoshes with my camera around my neck. I enjoyed seeing all of your different shots. Yours was a pretty one, too. I wonder if we will get another one this winter or if that was it. All of our daffodils are blooming as well as the crocus. It seems so odd having days in the house in March. All of your shots are beautiful. Such a nice series. genie
Snow does give the landscape a certain beauty and magic. Your garden is just a lovely underneath a blanket of white glitter.
Larry, Your gardens look really beautiful. We did not get much snow yesterday - what we did get hit the ground and melted. Winter truly has a unique and pure beauty. God's gift of nature and change of seasons is very special.
Beth
Well,well, in spite of the fact that I am always going on about how pleased I am with having so very little sign of snow, it doesn't half look good in your garden Larry.
Your garden is just as beautiful in winter as in spring - probably the highest achievement any gardener can hope for. Truly a guru gardener! We have also received a heavy snow in Madison WI - the biggest snowfall of the winter. Strange season!
Beautiful! It is amazing what snow will do for giving us a whole new revelation of our gardens and world. We are Naria and Lewis fans also... and listening to the song "Far Country" by Andrew Peterson at this very moment.
Thanks for sharing your beautiful garden!
Julie
Beautiful pictures Larry- your gardens look like an enchanted world!
We got hit really hard here with 14" of snow in about 16 hrs. We were melted down nicely here, but now it looks like January again! Oh well...soon enough (I hope) it will be gone.
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