Winter Weather...

Is it a bird?  Is it a plane?

No...it’s a frozen puddle, in our driveway. 

We’ve been having sub-freezing weather,

here in Texas. 

This is the third one, this winter. 

I know. You up North are saying waaa...waaa. 

But, we just don’t expect this much cold. 

Of course, in between these cold spells, we’re getting up to 70s. 

To say the plants...and, animals...are confused,

is an understatement. 

All the gardeners here are hoping for the best. 

Not sure how much will have to be replaced, come Spring. 

But, Nature’s artwork is interesting. 

I think I’ve shown you Frost Weed before. 

In deep cold, the stems burst and this cotton candy looking stuff 

comes out. When the temperature goes up,

or the sun hits it, it dissolves. 

This was a couple weeks ago. These stayed for a couple days. 

We stayed below freezing. 

So, we just hope for the best. 

And...we’ll enjoy sunshine and 70 degrees again this weekend. 

It’s never boring, at least. 

Hope it’s good weather where you are. 

Happy Gardening

~~ Linda~~

Baby, It's Cold Outside

If you look very, very closely, you can see the snow we had yesterday.  Can't see it?  Well...don't worry.  We almost missed the few flakes that fell, too

But, the cold showed up, as predicted.  It had warmed up to 19 degrees, by the time I went out on the porch...and, to 20 by the time I got out there with the camera.

Frost on an agave, I didn't think I had to cover.  Hope it's not a loss.

The frost crystals are pretty on the bottle tree.

At least, I didn't have to cover this.

Frozen solid birdbath in front....

and, back.

Frost makes a glittery bed for ball moss, which fell on the car.

It's hard to see, but the fairway was glittering, too.

Is this a sign of things to come, for winter in Central Texas?  I guess we'll see.

Hope you're have a good weekend.  Stay warm.