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Once the heavy overnight frost fringing these heuchera leaves had thawed, the garden was warmed by the sun
which was low enough to light lily leaves and grasses,
while pearly jewels dripped from naked and semi-clad twigs,
and lingering rose leaves.
Autumn-hued hydrangeas hang on to life.
The first clusters of precocious onion-smelly alliums have pierced the soil,
and a pendulous leycesteria has already produced its kindergarten mobiles.
Shadows slanted across the Shady and
the Brick Paths.
Three winter flowering pink Viburnum Bodnantense Dawn,shrubs are doing what is expected of them.
One camellia has begun to flower and has even provided evidence that some flies are capable of making it through the winter.
This evening we dined on Jackie’s brilliant beef in red wine, boiled new potatoes, and piquant cauliflower cheese. I finished the merlot.
I love that first photo with the frosty leaves! ?
Many thanks, M.L.
The frost-dusted leaves are beautiful. I also really like the shot of the brick past with the patches of sun and shadow.
“Piquant cauliflower cheese” sounds yummy–especially with Merlot. 😉
Many thanks Merril. You would appreciate the merlot 🙂
I’m sure I would. 🙂
The first photo absolutely conveys the fact that winter is with you! It puts my complaints about ‘the cold wind’ into perspective 🙂
Thanks a lot, Pauline. We certainly can’t complain
Your first photo is contest worthy, Derrick. It’s so beautiful. Today, our winds of been howling…it’s officially winter. I miss my hummingbirds. 🙁
Many thanks, Jill. That photo has gone down well. I hope your hummingbirds come back soon and nest
pearly jewels my Fav
Thanks a lot, Mike
I like all the photos, but love the brick path.
Thanks a lot, Jim
There’s always something beautiful to admire in your garden, Derrick. How lucky you are to have such a space.
We certainly are, Vicki; having grown up in London makes me even more appreciative. Thank you.
Absolutely beautiful!
Many thanks, Leslie
Stunning photos, especially the first one!
Thanks very much, Sofia
I think you can’t take a bad shot in your garden, it’s magical.
Very many thanks, Bridget
Love the drops of water on the elegant stems and I noticed the plants or moss growing between the bricks on the sidewalk. I like that. I have to say that I can hardly wrap my head around a winter that has green and blooming plants.
It is pretty amazing Ginene, even for us. Thank you.
New word of the day: piquant. 🙂
Thanks a lot, Johnna
Well, those frosted leaves take the prize, and the path comes in second. The garden is beautiful in winter, isn’t it? I also made Jackie’s piquant cauliflower tonight. Delicious, and lots left over.
Thanks very much, Lisa. Jackie will be pleased about the piquant cauliflower cheese.
The first picture is very good! We have heavy frost today and thick fog. It’s funny how that makes no difference whatsoever to the speed of the traffic!
Thanks, John. That’s why we are reading about pile-ups
Lovely gallery. Enjoyed this so very much.
Many thanks, Brodie’s Mom
Looks cold there too. That Allium triquetrum is very early! It often flowered in January when I was in Ireland but my clumps here are nowhere near producing flowers. Even my viburnum is reluctant to open its buds at the moment.
Thanks for naming the allium, Geoff
That first image is excellent, Derrick.
I love that you captured light and water droplets as well.
Happy New year!
Many thanks, Laurie. Same to you
The “kindergarten mobiles” and the camellia buds were bright spots to treasure. The stunning opening photograph was so detailed!
I have been experiencing numbing of my fingers so blogging isn’t as pleasant as usual. I don’t I were able to just send .Y telepathic thoughts on the beauty displayed here, it may be so much easier! 🙂 Not that I am complaining. . .
I hope your fingers are better, Robin. Many thanks for your strenuous efforts
Nearly last sentence was: “If i were able to send my telepathic thoughts. . .” Thanks for sharing your collection of beautiful garden and meant to say, those pesky flies seem to have become quite resistant to the weather changes!
Thanks again, Robin
Lovely winter shots!
Thanks very much, Geetha
Welcome Derrick ?