Snow fell in earnest all over the country in the late fall and many gardeners began posting photographs so stunningly beautiful that I pined all winter to be able to capture some snow images for myself. Carolyn at
This Grandmother's Garden wrote a post in January that really seemed to capture the essence of winter. Her family went for a
walk and dressed in bright, cheerful, winter wear, braved the cold temperatures and embraced the season.
Visiting Colorado recently, we were blessed with abundant snow (36" over a three day stay) and we were able to embrace the beauty of winter too. Coming from Texas, this much snow is truly magical!
I posted a bit on
Bloom Day about our walk along the Yampa River and I'd like to show you more quiet moments captured that day.
A duck flew over our head and skimmed the water during his landing.
There is such a peace about walking along a snow covered path with the river passing by quietly. Against the blanket of snow, pops of color were found in the naked branches.
Flying home to Austin was very much like flying through a seasonal portal.
Somewhere south of Denver...
These photos were taken over a period of about 10 minutes as we approached Dallas. The quality and hue of the sky changed before my eyes. Luckily I was sitting by the window and had my camera handy. I don't usually sit by the window because of my fear of heights - I'm
so glad I did!
We've had spring-like temperatures here in Austin for the past week or so and the garden is responding. River fern is unfurling its fronds, there are green shoots at the base of the bat face cuphea and pineapple sage and the Texas betony is ready to take off. It won't be long before spring blooms are here.
My first photo on The Whimsical Gardener: Colorado Water Lily blooms in August 2010.
This is my
100th post and I'd like to say
thank you for reading The Whimsical Gardener. When I began this blog in August I imagined it to be a simple journal and that I would mostly be talking to myself. Your visits, comments, support and encouragement have been such a pleasant surprise and I am so grateful for you!
