Mother Nature has been
exceptionally kind to us so far this winter. December was one of the top five
warmest winters on record. The yard was filled with a whole bunch of ‘winter
bloomers’…and I’m not talking union suits! There were begonias and primroses
hanging in there with the warm wishes of Mother Nature. An azalea dawned its
blooms once more. The quince bush had buds on it. Hostas were making an
appearance again. Geraniums on the sunny side of the street had a second wind
too. One mum nestled in the hedges would not give up the last bloom of the
season. Go for it!
A lesson learnt…just go with the
flow. The blossoms were meandering about their merry way. No concerns for the
pending cold were apparent. They took advantage of the extended season as best
they knew how…to keep on growing!
Last year at this time there was a
six foot high snow bank and no visible view of the stop sign at the end of the
street. I’ll take this weather over shoveling any day! Just think of me as a
winter bloom!
Cathy
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