It was my birthday yesterday. It seems to never fail that the coldest weather of the year occurs on the week of my celebration. We had temps down to 10 F a few nights ago. It will be in the mid teens Fahrenheit tonight and tomorrow night. Looking around the yard, I do not see any evidence of severe damage unlike a year ago. It is later in the winter season and the plants have slowed down. I hope this is true.
It is bright and sunny today and I spent some time in general clean up duties around the yard. There were fallen small branches and some blown leaves to tidy up. I took some photos of things that caught my eye to show you.
Regularly, on Saturday morning, I post to the Six on Saturday group hosted by Jim Stephens. Come see what gardens from all corners of the world are doing to keep busy and brighten their corner of the globe. The link is here https://gardenruminations.co.uk/
This holly has a good crop of berries which the birds can enjoy in a well lit sheltered spot. This is Ilex but species unknown.
The Echinacea purpurea is still retaining some seeds. I leave the seedheads on in the fall for the goldfinces, chickadees and others that come to get some energy.
I took this photo because of the interesting frost line that formed on one cold morning. This is the north side of my house and the line reveals the shadow from the roofline of my house.
The Hydrangea quercifolia produces such interesting colors and shapes during the winter.
The camellia still managed one last bloom before the heavy frost of a few days ago.
I had to show you this Euphorbia. I had it as a house plant but I moved it outdoors in the warm weather. It is in the cold frame now but producing these beautiful blooms.
Hope you enjoyed the tour. January is passing and it is time to begin starting some seeds. Maybe I will have some to show you next week.
Happy gardening!!
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