Snow - eeeek, the Countryfile forecast did predict that you would have snow, but here it is such a lovely day - full sun and so mild, I can't imagine that a few hundred miles north you are having SNOW.
Clematis is fine - she's pretty tough...and well tied in
It largely disappeared by lunchtime GD, but it snowed constantly till late morning. There was about four inches on the car, but less on the grass as it was wet underneath. I had to shake it all off the evergreens, just to make sure they wouldn't get too damaged. I think that's the fourth fall we've had this winter, but all small - 3 or 4 inches - and none have lasted a particularly long time. Easy winter really, and much better than the manky rain.
It's not uncommon for us to get snow at this time of year, and later, even at low level. I'm only about 400 feet above sea level. It can snow at any time of year on the higher hills though.
Think it's heading your way later LP - overnight perhaps
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
How long as the clematis been there Fairygirl? It does look really nice. Its amazing what lovely photos the snow makes, I was hoping for some here around Christmas but hopefully not now, I agree snow is much better than rain, its seems its not stopped raining here since March arrived. I am safe with the gate haha, its not been open since I made the pond, the previous owners must have put it in, its goes out to a little woodland area but there is a path that runs down the side of my house to the same place so no need for it. Hopefully the ivy will completely hide the gate it in time.
Busy-Lizzie can I ask what the little blue with white in the middle star like flowers are on one of your pictures? They are really pretty, I'm assuming they are blubs of some kind?
I like the gate Chris. You could always make a feature of it
The clematis (Constance) has been there for three years now. It's a good few weeks ahead this year because of the weather. It was a decent plant, in the usual deep clematis pot, when I put it in, but has really thrived and still produces lots of new shoots each year which I just tie in. Nice foliage on it too, and gorgeous seedheads. Quite dainty flowers, so a nice contrast to the bigger ones.
There's a viticella just along from it - Etoile Violette- so that part of the fence is well covered from spring onwards.
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Lovely pictures Busy, I love the little faces of the pansies, and red polyanthus - gorgeous. So cheery.
I don't know the names of any of these varieties, but the two camellias were planted in my Great, Great Grandfather's time, late 1800's and are covered in blooms each spring. There are four of these camellias in the front garden.
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Hello , just come in for coffee break , lovely and sunny But an Icy wind , back out again soon ?
Snow - eeeek, the Countryfile forecast did predict that you would have snow, but here it is such a lovely day - full sun and so mild, I can't imagine that a few hundred miles north you are having SNOW.
Afraid my fairy feet aren't quite that dainty BL
Clematis is fine - she's pretty tough...and well tied in
It largely disappeared by lunchtime GD, but it snowed constantly till late morning. There was about four inches on the car, but less on the grass as it was wet underneath. I had to shake it all off the evergreens, just to make sure they wouldn't get too damaged. I think that's the fourth fall we've had this winter, but all small - 3 or 4 inches - and none have lasted a particularly long time. Easy winter really, and much better than the manky rain.
It's not uncommon for us to get snow at this time of year, and later, even at low level. I'm only about 400 feet above sea level. It can snow at any time of year on the higher hills though.
Think it's heading your way later LP - overnight perhaps
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
How long as the clematis been there Fairygirl? It does look really nice. Its amazing what lovely photos the snow makes, I was hoping for some here around Christmas but hopefully not now, I agree snow is much better than rain, its seems its not stopped raining here since March arrived. I am safe with the gate haha, its not been open since I made the pond, the previous owners must have put it in, its goes out to a little woodland area but there is a path that runs down the side of my house to the same place so no need for it. Hopefully the ivy will completely hide the gate it in time.
Busy-Lizzie can I ask what the little blue with white in the middle star like flowers are on one of your pictures? They are really pretty, I'm assuming they are blubs of some kind?
Would they be Glory of the Snow? Mine are out at the moment and look similar.
I like the gate Chris. You could always make a feature of it
The clematis (Constance) has been there for three years now. It's a good few weeks ahead this year because of the weather. It was a decent plant, in the usual deep clematis pot, when I put it in, but has really thrived and still produces lots of new shoots each year which I just tie in. Nice foliage on it too, and gorgeous seedheads. Quite dainty flowers, so a nice contrast to the bigger ones.
There's a viticella just along from it - Etoile Violette- so that part of the fence is well covered from spring onwards.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
I like the colour of the fence Fairy, do you remember what it was?
Chris, the little blue ones are Chionodoxa (Glory of the Snow)
These wouldn't post last time, it's quicker today.
Lovely pictures Busy, I love the little faces of the pansies, and red polyanthus - gorgeous. So cheery.