Last updated on March 5th, 2018
How’s the weather holding up in your neck o’ the woods? Today, as I write this, we’re in the midst of a ferocious snowstorm. By “ferocious,” I mean the snow is already 10 inches deep. And this nor’easter ain’t lettin’ up any time soon. Feeling brave? Grab your galoshes and take a walk with me:
CRACK! The heavy wet snow has wreaked havoc on some of our trees. This morning, 2 enormous branches broke loose from one of the sugar-sap maples in our front yard. Thinking “glass half full,” the breakage will be next year’s firewood.
Here’s the Herb Garden. I double-dog dare you to sit in one of the chairs.
Good news! My winter-sowing containers (above, on the table) are receiving abundant moisture. The seeds within will germinate when nature tells them to. Meaning not next week. (Related post: Winter-Sowing 101)
View from the arched window at the top of my staircase. The fence in the background is the south end of the Kitchen Garden. The raised beds there are completely buried in white.
And here is a section of the Boxwood Garden, as viewed from my guestroom window.
A larger view of the Boxwood Garden. Looks like Narnia to me.
The ancient silver-leaved maple at the north end of the Boxwood Garden. I’m keeping my fingers crossed.
I was supposed to meet with a kitchen designer in Hudson, New York, this afternoon. Alas, the roads are too treacherous for travel. Maybe I’ll rehearse my macaron-making technique instead. After all, I’m shooting the video recipe for these French cookies next Tuesday. Practice makes perfect.
Now back to my original question: How’s the weather holding up in your neck o’ the woods? Are bulbs blooming for you — or is your garden buried, like mine, in nearly a foot of snow?
xKevin
Joan says
I’m up near you in East Greenbush. Keeping a watchful eye on the power lines coming into the house. There are pine boughs lying across them but they are too high for me to do anything. No branches down from the maples so far. We lose power, we have no heat. Keep warm and safe.
Kevin Lee Jacobs says
Hi Joan – Lots of power outages already. Make sure your cell phone is fully charged!
Gay , Chittenden ,VT says
Lucky me, I escaped from Vermont to sunny Arizona earlier in the week! Hoping not to find a lot of damage when I get home.
Virginia says
Sunny and 50s here in Kentucky today but still a lot of leftover flooding. Right now definitely has the feel of spring but I’m sure we’re probably not really there yet. I will certainly take this over what you’re having!!
Virginia says
Sunny and 50s here in Kentucky today but still a lot of leftover flooding. Right now definitely has the feel of spring but I’m sure we’re probably not really there yet. I will certainly take this over what you’re having!!
Lisa says
Here in southwestern PA, we received all of our precipitation from this brute in the form of rain. Flash flooding and high winds, but no snow. Stay safe and warm~!
CAROL SAMSEL says
It’s 50° and sunny here in Missouri. Nothing bloom yet but the Spring bulbs are all sprouting so it won’t be long 🙂 Maybe I’ll go out and clean up some flowerbeds.
Chris says
On Long island, we have 42 degrees and 42 MPH northeast winds. The tide is up about 3-4 feet, and our neighborhood sand bar is half submerged . But my snowdrops, protected by being on the southwest side of the house, are up and looking beautiful.
Jerry Miller says
Your maple tree reminded me of a story of one of my old neighbors. The forecast was for a rare overnight freeze. My neighbor decided to climb his tree and place a sprinkler in the tree. He turned on the water and let if run overnight. In the morning, his tree looked like a postcard picture of a winter scene; the tree was covered in ice and icicles. Unfortunately, the weight of the ice had caused branches to snap and the trunk to split. He had done this to a Modesto ash and their trunks are already prone to splitting. All the weight of the ice had ruined his tree. That spring, he had to have the tree cut down.
Lis says
Having great weather in southwest Ohio and the landscape crew is coming Monday to do Spring clean up, trim bushes and trees, mulch, edge etc. Bulbs are coming up. Hope you stay safe and sound.
Cheryl says
Pretty miserable here in Carlisle, NY. Weatherman says 30 inches, but we have more than 40 inches last time we checked, high winds, lots of drifting, visibility not good, either.
Laura says
69 and sunny here in Joplin, Mo. today so I spent the day clearing dead grass from the fenceline and admiring the little daffodils, irises and hellebores blooming away. I think the back of my neck has the first sunburn of the year, too. We had our icy blizzard blast a few weeks ago, but it wasn’t as photogenic as your snowy shots–just gorgeous!
Mary Sholl says
Loving your pics! Drove around Essex County here yesterday – amazing to see how far the ocean water came, showing who’s boss as to retaining walls and such; had to turn around a few times and go back, such was the water.
kath moriarty says
Thus….we live in Virginia!
Phyllis says
Love the pics of the snow-covered acreage!!!!! Here in East Haven, CT (New Haven area) we got the very scary high winds, rain and flooding (I live near the swamp), but we did not lose power thank goodness! I went out the day before the storm to fill the suet cages and bird feeders and it was a lovely 54 degrees :-). The birds were grateful for the feast. Gotta love dear ole New England and the temps one-day-to-next………….
Susan J says
Oh dear! I am sorry (not really) to report it is a sunny and beautiful 64º here in the Florida Everglades with a reported high of 76º today! The bougainvillea are blooming and beautiful! Stay warm and think about all that delicious moisture on the ground for Spring!
Fran Townsend says
Hi Kevin – 12+ in Hopewell Junction lots of tree limbs down in our yard some still hanging on. Waiting for a good melt down so we came get the wheelbarrel out and clean it up. I saw the tops of tulip leaves and hyacinths starting to pop before this crazy storm. Hope they make it. Staying positive as Spring is not that far off.
Jean Roche says
Greetings from an unusually snowy Co Kildare in Ireland!! 2 feet deep and 7 foot drifts greeted us on Friday (2nd) morning! We are so not used to this!! “The Beast from the East” met “Storm Emma” my poor daffodils are in shock and are wishing they hadn’t started to bloom!! The thaw has started but it will be a couple more days until I can get back on the road again. I look forward to your email every Sunday (afternoon)
Sonja Jones says
It’s nice and, semi warm, here in San Antonio, TX. Yesterday it was rainy and around 70 degrees. This morning it’s damp and 66 but I have the back door open so Buttercup (my dog) can run in and out as she pleases.
I planted my tomato plants in pots yesterday and I’m still trying to figure out where to plant my squash and zucchini (we rent so I can’t tear up the yard). Do you think they could go in pots as well (just big, big ones!!)?
Elaine says
Only 56 degrees now in Pensacola, FL, but should hit 70 later today.
Need to mow the yard today …. and plant some veggie seeds.
I bet your new puppy will enjoy playing out in the snow !!!!!
keep warm …
Pat d says
Oh Kevin I would love to have some snow…. or rain…. I’d even take a blizzard if we could get some moisture here in Lubbock Texas. Even when it sprinkles it never gets to our house. ☹️ Maybe spring will bring some rain. I sure hope so. I do love all your pictures. Thanks for sharing and hope it doesn’t last to long.
MARY CHRISTIANI says
Yes, looks like Narnia. Stay safe and warm.
Mary V says
Beautiful photos, I miss my old house 1+ acres surrounded by woods. Snow was always lovely to look at. Here is RI ( city house, neighbors so close ) we just had lots of wind and afternoon rain. I was sitting in sewing room ( a corner room) shutters were banging like crazy, felt like the movie Key Largo!
Sherrie says
In western WA, cold but no snow. How did your new puppy like all the deep white stuff?
lise says
We had the winds and some of the rain on friday and very very cold.
i looked at your pictures Kevin, Much prettier than the ones near the Cape or Ct. or all of Mass. As they got Flooding, i’d much want to have the snow than the Floods. Believe it or not, at least you won’t get the mold, or the old smell of water… ugh.
take care.. am glad you have your puppy there… and the silver fox! take care…. stay warm.
Mary W says
In the waistline of Florida (around Gainesville) my plum trees were covered in blossoms and bees. I had visions of sugary plum jelly dancing in my head. Had! The first bloom was killed off by a very slight freeze and the tree blossomed again magnificently but it is suppose to freeze next week so I image I’ll just have to dream about the plum jelly another year. We are in the middle of spring cleanup and time for mulch. Azaleas, violets, roses, raintree, tea tree, camillia, smoke tree, dogwood are all blooming – so beautifully. All these gone next week. The comment about the man with the sprinkler in his tree is so funny and so sad. Glad he posted it.
Joanne says
45 degrees, sunshine and not a flake or raindrop here in Maine.
coastal flooding though.
Wendy Upton says
Ah, it looks like the “beast from the east” has reached you! We had this snowstorm here in the UK on Thursday & Friday last week and the whole country ground to a halt! I’d send you some pics if I could. It’s so pretty though – your garden looks lovely & magical ❤️ xx
Jean says
Daffodils are sprouting, saw some blooming yellow crocuses, but the rain and high wind was damaging. Lots of branches and trees down. The shoreline was pounded and this Sunday morning after the storm the high tide waves are still crashing onto the road at Brenton Point in Newport, RI.
Lori says
We are in a winter storm advisory in Hubbard County, Minnesota. The system is suppose to start tonight thru Monday afternoon. I love the bi-polar days of spring grasping at winters clutches. I just watched a huge hunk of snow/ice fall to the ground. THUD! But yesterday was the last day of low 40s temps for the week and the chicken coop was cleaned out but unfortunately the pile sits in the yard bc the ground is too soft for the bobcat bucket. I’ll have some cleaning up this spring. The one grape got severely pruned and I might go back and take it nearly to the ground, just bc it needs it and I thinned out the other grape vine. Doing it this way doesn’t make me wait 2 years for grapes, or I hope so, lol. And I had to walk in 2 feet of snow to clean up my mess but quit early as my feet and legs were drenched. Yep, I did this in tennis bc my boots are so bulky and it is hard to walk in 2 feet of snow. And a tiny bit of the high tunnel got cleaned out but I was just spent. There will be other sunny days to prep it for spring. My hopeful goal is to plant tomatoes in the strawbales in the high tunnel by mid April. Seed starting starts today. (Peppers and tomatoes).
Kate says
Here in Southern New England we had torrential rains and hurricane force winds all day Friday and throughout the night. I fully expected to wake up the next morning and find my cottage had been lifted off its foundation and blown to Oz. There are a few minor puddles in the cellar but otherwise no downed branches or air-lifted garden ornaments. And unlike thousands of people in my coastal location I never lost power! So of course I had to bake an “impossible veggie pie”… just to hold body and soul together. As you do. Glad to hear you survived.. your photos of the gardens are gorgeous, although I’m secretly grateful I didn’t have any snow to shovel.
Joan L. says
Round Rock, TX-We have had rain/drizzle for more than a week–it’s been a real winter, gray, overcast, no sun–usually in Feb. we are having Spring and warm/hot days–not this year! Your snow pictures are lovely, may be dangerous for walking around trees tho’. thanks for your generous emails.
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Marcia T says
Here in northeast Georgia, we’re having an early spring… too early! After a rainy February, this is our third “bluebird” day in a row, meaning a painfully beautiful blue sky! Daytime temps have been in the 60-70’s although we are now having some low 30’s at nite. Is my landscape confused? Oh yes! Some daffodils have already bloomed and wilted, forsythia, saucer Magnolia, redbud and loropetalum are blooming. Fern fiddleheads are up; many hostas are 2 inches out of the ground. Most worrisome is that the hydrangeas are leafing out. If we get a late freeze, which is entirely possible, it will not be pretty! But for now I will enjoy the botanical magic that is happening all around me…and be grateful I don’t live where a foot of snow still covers the gardens!
Lorraine Simoneau says
Love your photos, Kevin! It’s 52F degrees (11C ) and sunny in Zürich, Switzerland today, our first day of sunshine in a very long time.
Stay safe and warm!
John says
Here in Minneapolis, there is still a foot or two of snow on the ground. It is melting, but the rain today is supposed to turn to more snow, tomorrow. I stopped planting early blooming spring bulbs because they too often will get nipped by a freeze and die before blooming. So I have to wait till May!
Vickie Cook says
Your place is just beautiful in snow! Here in the White Mountains of Northeastern Arizona we have had a pretty mild winter, overall. Total snow so far about 5″ or so in my area. Still a few months away from garden planting season, though.
Shirley Parran says
Well, it certainly looks beautiful. And I hope your Maple makes it thru’ with no worries.
Marcia says
Thanks for the snow pictures….a reminder of what snow looks like. We here in Northern Indiana have had 3 days in a row of sunshine. I think we are wedged between storms. We are to get more snow in the next couple of days. Ugh!
CARSON BUCKINGHAM says
In Kentucky (where I am) we get little snow that sticks around. Full bore spring here–will be planting a Rainier cherry tree this afternoon!
Nancy says
We live in western Oregon and have had a wet cold, winter. The first of February we thought spring was coming with warm sunny days then we got snow. Only off and on a few days, but not that usual for our area. Now it freezes at night and warms up to 50 so I’ve been able to do some pruning. Bulbs are coming up and crocuses are blooming. We are getting ready to start the vegetables under lights. We will plant out the peas and potatoes soon.
Lisa says
Both. Bulbs blooming and snow! I’m in Southern Oregon, and we had a crazy snow a few days ago. But, the daffodils and crocus are blooming. The daffodils hang their little heads in the morning freezes, but perk up fine by afternoon.
Your snow photos are gorgeous, I love the Boxwood Garden best (and I’m not even a fan of boxwood!).
Becca says
Your snow pictures are peaceful and absolutely beautiful!! Although, having spent many years in the Dakotas, I know full well the darker side of heavy snow falls. Hope you and all in the nor’easter stay safe and warm. We are currently 56F on the shore of Lake Eufaula in Eastern Oklahoma. An overcast day, but calm breeze (for a change). Anxiously awaiting your macaron video!!!
Lorie Leonard says
I sympathize – here in the Buffalo area we are also dealing with snow, broken branches, flattened plants, etc. Can’t wait for spring.
Would love to order your amazing sounding cookbook – but the current coupon (January2018) has expired. Will there be a new one?
Julie R says
Here in my part of MI, we had a nasty snowstorm mixed with freezing rain that was ticking against the windows of my house, just a couple days ago, but thankfully we didn’t get quite as many inches of snow as you did Kevin. Since then most of the snow has melted. Can’t wait for it to get just a bit warmer so that I can go clean up my perennials gardens. I’m wondering if your new pup enjoys playing in the snow. Happy spring everyone = )
Joyce says
We have lived in Plymouth MA for almost 45 years and have never seen a storm with this much destruction. We lost power for almost three days. Thankfully, we just got tons of rain but no snow.
Jan says
Snowdrops in bloom when our snow melted on Feb 19 in Chicago western suburb. Crocuses in bloom in front yard. Looks like spring but snow in forecast.
FYI – I have been doing winter sowing for 10 years now and teach classes to others on this exciting way to start seeds. I always suggest your website as a reference because you do such a wonderful job demonstrating and explaining how winter sowing works. Thanks.
Miriam says
65 degrees and sun in Atlanta!
Kathy Stafford says
Low 60s here in Colorado. What we would do for some of that snow right now…
lee says
Yesterday was 65, sunny and a bit breezy in Kansas City. We are blessed. Scrubbed the front porch furniture. Set out the Easter duck and yellow ribbons. Doesn’t look like your furniture is usable for a while.
Rene says
March came in like a lion in Reno, Nevada with sleet, wind, and snow. The Sierras got over a foot from a two-pronged storm and the city picked up about 6 inches. Still have some on the ground, but the sun is out and it’s melting nicely. Beautiful while it lasts although I’m glad I don’t live in the real snow country.
Toni says
So, it is no longer “Only in Canada, you say.” While you are in the midst of your storm, we are having a few clouds, some sunshine and 35, 36 degrees which means there are streams trickling along our streets and the 5 foot snowbanks (not nearly as big as last year) along our driveways are slowly sinking. It is not the end of winter here but this spring like weather in early March is welcome. We are only thinking about the bulbs which are still asleep under a couple feet of icy snow. I have purchased my veggie garden seeds and pellets and have gathered my pots for starting. Will probably wait about a month yet. Welcome spring, from sunny mild New Brunswick, Canada.
Toni says
By the way, your gorgeous photos leave me with a feeling of such serenity and peace. Thanks for sharing. I do love glorious winter. What other season is so crisp, spotless and serene! It is yoga, prayer and spirituality all in one visual caption! Awe inspiring.
Karen Redpath says
Loved seeing the beautiful pictures & so grateful we do not have any snow at the moment. Like hearing about your “rescue” pup. Am trying to adjust to a rescue puppy from the South-Texas. Blk. lab mix with German Shepherd. Had her 2 months-chews everything inside & out on fenced third acre. Very healthy. lol Near Lake Michigan & our weather will be cold for half the month they say. Some early flowers peeking thru. Happy Spring to all. Karen
Barb Milburn says
70’s in SW Florida!….with hoards of people down here
If you need ideas for your kitchen, and have a little spare time on your hands, have a look at the deVol web site out of Great Britain. Fabulous ideas! Instagram deVol Kitchens
kathleen salmons says
Incredible pictures…thanks for sharing!
Marsha Lockhart says
Great snowy pictures! In central CT. no snow, but very high winds that pulled off the gate, on my arbor and we lost power for 7 hours. I pick the pussy willows about March 15th which means to me Spring is right around the corner 🙂
Elaine says
60+ degrees, hyacinth and daffodils blooming in Oklahoma.
Barbara Chaisson says
Low 60’s here in SE North Carolina (Leland) was sunny and cool. Last week we had the AC running, this week it will be the heat. Gotta love how fickle weather can be.
Louise says
I loved your snowy backyard! I started a 3 day raspberry jam as the storm approached. The next day I remembered cherries I had. So the day after, while temperature for the 3rd day was 39 feels like 20 degrees. A warm kitchen is much nicer. Yesterday, I made cherry port jam and cherry chocolate preserves. And today I discovered my yellow chantarelle vodka so I made cocktails using some of it. Life is good, and spring is coming soon.
Antoinette Evans says
Hello Kevin,
I am enthralled by the beauty of the snow scenes that you have shown. I have never been in the snow as we live in the South-Eastern area of Australia after these hot hot days a cool damp autumn would be wonderful. Having said that, I as an avid gardener, would be very anxious about the outcome for my special spaces, plants and trees that mean so much to me and my Family during such weather. The damage and subsequent cleanup must be a job too far. The most troublesome thing I have to contend with in my garden at the moment is that the possums are feasting on my lemons, eating only the skin and tossing the denuded fruit on the ground. Good luck with the garden.
I am looking forward to the arrival of your cookbook – a gift for my Birthday later this Month.
Cheers…Antoinette.
Joyce Fowler says
Thanks Kevin for posting the beautiful pictures. Hope your electricity stays on. I am in North Central Oklahoma and it is windy, cloudy and mid sixties. We have not had snow this year except just a very light dusting a while back. Yes some bulbs and Hellebore are blooming and I have done some garden clean up with a lot more to do.
Judy Best says
Eastern Iowa has had a few picture postcard storms this winter, but with warmer temps all evidence is gone. Thank you Lord! We do appreciate the moisture, and look forward to spring.
Margie says
The pictures are beautiful to look at, I’m glad I didn’t get the snow. My miniature irises, snow drops, and hellebores boomed last week when it was 60 degrees. Now in PA it is in the 30’s and 40’s. When it was 60 degree I started to pull weeds.
Ardelle says
Your photos are awesome – We have no snow left had very little all winter. 50 degrees on the West Coast of Wisconsin today with lots of wind. I predict a dry growing season if things do not change. Primroses are boldly popping up along with other things that really should stay snuggle underground for a while yet. The grass is greening up and the creeping charlie is creeping – Spring is in the wings.
Rebecca says
Thank you for the wonderful photos. Your gardens are beautiful in all seasons. Here in NE FL, we had the warmest February on record. Azaleas and dogwood are blooming alongside camellias which are normally dormant by now. I’ve put out bedding annuals and filled my windowboxes with snapdragon, supertunas and greenery. My tropical bulbs, caladiums and elephant ear, have to wait until April for warmer nights.
Elizabeth says
Out west in the Mojave Desert right now it’s dry, cold and very windy; perfect nose bleed weather.
Marlyn Anderson says
It’s currently raining, here in central MN. It melted a lot yesterday with the high 30 temps we had and sun. The weatherfolks have us in a Winter Weather Advisory thru Tuesday morning. 9″ of snow expected here, starting to snow Monday morning, they say. It will be just awful with ice underneath the snow, from this rain. The winds are to pick up tomorrow too. Blizzard sounds like to me.
Jesse says
In Houston those of us who still have houses and are not living in tents, RVs, shelters or hotels, are surveying the damage of freezing weather and the devastating Harvey flood of Aug 27 and then when the Corps of Engineers opened the two reservoir flood gates because they are earthen, 72 yrs old and going to break, flooding most of Houston and destroying the medical center and port of Houston and could kill tens of thousands of people. The bayous are still looking wicked and I live 1 block off deadly Buffalo Bayou. I am searching for a safe city where I can move and still have sunny, warm weather and long growing season. I doubt anyone will buy my house but a low-balling gambler who wants to rent it out as long as it escapes floods. Houses all around me are empty brick shells, many without doors and windows, waiting for huge machinery with big jaws to come demolish them. All the beautiful lawns are gone, just bare earth escarpments. The streets around me can no longer have gas or electric utilities as they are to be torn down, they look like dead war zones. I am still in shock and perhaps have a touch of post traumatic stress. A docent I volunteer with drowned. We were evacuated by first Hummers and then civilians boats. The govt. did nothing to help us. Volunteers came from Louisiana, then Mississippi, Tennessee, from all over the South. the good ‘ole boys with their bayou boats, swamp boats, came and saved us. Some of them drowned rescuing us. Neighbors had 6-7’ of flood water and sewage in their homes. My house was spared as I am on a slight hill. My yard was flooded. It is just a matter of time until my house is destroyed by flood, so I won’t be doing much gardening. My azaleas are blooming nicely, as are the parsley hawthorn. Many plants froze such as hibiscus, citrus, Maid of Orleans Jasmine, none will be replace. I am glad to alive. My gardens were once in Southern Living magazine. They are mostly ruins now, but I have about 32 gigantic trees, magnolia, oak, pine, etc. and smaller understory trees that survive and the mulberry tree just bloomed for the first time.
All of us are connected through wonderful Kevin’s emails and through our love of gardens.
Just to be able to sit in a garden, even one in semi-ruins, of a house that is going to be destroyed, is pleasing. Each day is precious. Gardening is a battle against many elements, and the battle of life too is fighting against fearful odds.
We have to endure earthquakes, fires, floods, hurricanes and snow and ice storms.
But may we always have a garden where we can sit and be peaceful, even if we no longer have a garden of our own.
Helene Reid says
Downingtown Pa…a lot of branches down but I was very lucky. My Hellebores are blooming away. Picked some for the house yesterday. I think I will bring some more in on Tuesday before the next nor’easter…calling for 3-6 of wet snow.
Kathy F. says
Westminster , CO is very dry. We are far behind on our moisture and March is supposed to be our snowiest month. I’m going to Bunco Tuesday night and the ladies are bringing me gallon jugs for winter sowing. I am at heart still a Midwestern gardener living in a high plains desert. We recently moved from Brighton, CO, so I’m starting another new garden. We’ll probably get a huge snow storm in April or May and that will be slow melting moisture.
Juls Owings says
Sunny right at the moment was in high 50s and mid 60s just last week back to winter this week.. water is down from the flooding we dealt with last week also…tonight and next 3 days have forecast for snow… my winter sowing right along with a cast iron park bench went flying in the 50 mph winds we got hit with last week. I was thankful the trees at the front porch didn’t come down on the house.
Blessed be
Juls
Venessa Allegretto says
33 degrees, sunny with clear skies here in the Great Lakes region of Ohio. We have had a snowy winter so far with some flooding in our area. I’m happy to read all of the great comments from all of your fans from around the U.S. and elsewhere. Your blogs are always positive and inspiring. Thank you so much for your effort. Best wishes.
SueAnn says
In the Texas Panhandle. 79 degrees Saturday & Sunday. Daffodils are up and gorgeous!
Mary says
Had a foot of snow in Upstate NY and we were the lucky ones! Didn’t lose power this time around but others not so lucky!
Dennis R says
We’re an hour south of you in Dutchess cty….. Lost power Friday just after dark but have a 7500 watt generator that runs the whole house….. 20 gallons of ‘Emergency’ gas cans kept things pretty seamless……& power returned
Sunday around 2:30 pm. Kind thoughts go out to all those who
are still waiting for their electricity to return….
christine milo says
In like a lion and out like a lamb, right?
Happy and warm in Denver and looking forward to your macaroon video!
Diane says
Kevin, your yard looks c-o-l-d! but oh, so beautiful! We’re in Santa Barbara, CA, needing rain so badly, but fearing it at the same time due to the potential of more mudslides consequential to the summer fires! Be safe!
Becky says
Love the Boxwood Garden AKA Narnia photo! Yes, it does make think Narnia!
Janet Metzger says
Kevin, Your garden is beautiful, and I am glad you are safe. Ihope your trees stay standing.
I sowed seeds today: cosmos, nasturtium, bee mix, and zinnia. Central Texas for you!
Pax,
Janet
Regina says
So sorry for you from GA, where we might get freeze on my beautifully blooming peach, plum and cherry tree. Have lots of blooming native plants and marigold and alyssum babies up in my milk jugs. Learned last year that the Butterfly Weed seeds do not come up until well until spring, so will hope to see them later.
DJ Todd says
Don’t you just love the patchwork quilt of weather that these readers have all contributed. It gives hope of spring for those of us not quite warm enough yet and makes those of us not in New England thankful we aren’t sharing in your winter wonderland. How’s that puppy liking the white stuff?
Rainey says
Hi. Just discovered your blog when I was looking for info on growing leeks.
I grew up in Poughkeepsie (now in Los Angeles) and I saw that you’re located in the Hudson Valley.
Based on your photo above I’d put a decent amount of money on Millbrook.