This is a little study of photos I've taken from around the garden...
Above:I don't remember snowdrops being at the base of this sycamore tree. Goes to show a little walk around the garden every now and again (even on cold, windy days) helps re-discover what's there.
The colours in this bark struck me... is this normal for Sycamore trees? So I googled it... the ETSU website (www.etsu.edu/arboretum/totw.html) says, "It's bark— a “camouflage” pattern of peeling patches, like tan, gray and brown puzzle pieces—eventually turns to a smooth white on the mature trunk and branches." My sycamore is really big, I thought it was mature, but maybe not. My nephew enjoys peeling the bark off when he's playing in the garden.
Left: Snowdrops I moved this year from a congested area in the garden and planted along the driveway. You might need glasses to be able to see the little single snowdrops scattered about. Suppose in a few years time they'll multiply and put on a good show.
A lone snowdrop amongst ivy.
Bad News on the Potato Front - I'd used all my indoor stored potatoes so I went into the garage to get my last lot... and discovered they'd gone to mildewy mush. This happened to fellow blogger Linda in Scotland; a photo of 'taters-gone-bad' can be viewed from her 4 Feb post at: http://slowgrowinginscotland.blogspot.com/
What lovely pictures, we have a few snowdrops braving the cold, wet and wind. They do bring a smile to me face every time I see them.
ReplyDeletePretty snowdrops!
ReplyDeleteSnowdrops en masse are really impressive, but I love the first photo with the raindrop slipping down the flower - very artistic! Do the snowdrops spread rapidly of their own accord then?
ReplyDeleteI'd say snowdrops spread slowly over time but it's worth it. As they mature & multiply they look better & better. Over time, a bulb makes a clump of 10 or more baby bulbs that grow and that's when I think they look their best.
ReplyDeleteThe Isle is greening nicely. cheers. ann
ReplyDeleteI love snowdrops, not only are they so delicate and pretty but they also herald the arrival of spring, though I don't think that spring is here quite yet.
ReplyDeleteYour snowdrops are beautiful. It is always so lovely to see the first blooms of the season. The bark on your Sycamore tree is very interesting. I think my boys would love it too because it looks like camouflage.
ReplyDeleteDear Kelli, Your snowdrops are so lovely. I have none in my garden because the chipmunks took all of the bulbs, so I particularly enjoyed yours. Love the sycamore tree bark! Thank you for visiting my blog. P x
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comments on my blog. I was mesmerized by the bark on your sycamore tree. Very interesting. Now that your snowdrops have started blooming, perhaps spring will be here soon! (fingers crossed)
ReplyDeleteYour snowdrops are so pretty--loved your photos of them. I wish we had them here! The bark is beautiful, too and I love the moss in your pictures.
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