Thursday 31 January 2019

Green, white and a hint of pink

 The snowdrops have been growing away recently and I took this shot a few days ago.  They aren't quite as upright now.
 I noticed my camassia bulbs coming through too, again, this was a few days ago.
 This is what the blueberries looked like this morning.  We had a frost and the coldest night of the winter so far.  Now I know that -5 degrees centigrade is not really cold, particularly when America is suffering -30 degrees centigrade, but -5 is cold enough for me. 
 Hydrangea Annabelle always looks elegant, even with dead flowerheads.  They look really sculptural with a layer of frost.
My palm won;t really be liking the cold, but its frosty leaves made a nice pattern.
Rhododendron Tinkerbird edged with white.
 Even the stainless steel spheres looked a bit more magical and mysterious than usual.
 So, there is the green and white.  Where's the pink?  Well, my camellias are trying to flower despite the temperatures and the fact that it is only January (February tomorrow).
 I really hope the bud survives the weather as it looks as though it will be a pretty flower.  I should really have fleeced it - I hope it's not too late!
Another sort of green - peridot and sterling silver earrings.  The pair on the right went to a colleague at work and the pair on the left went to my mum in law.  They both have August birthdays.  I think they liked them.

8 comments:

  1. Very interesting textures in your garden at the moment, love the earrings xcx

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    1. Thanks, Unknown and welcome. The frost this morning really emphasised the textures so well. I enjoy making earrings in particular and it is great to be able to create more personalised ones like these.
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  2. I find 'frost flowers' fascinating. Glad to hear of another garden obsessive who does a daily wander to see what is emerging.
    Love the earrings too - which were undoubtedly appreciated. And treasured.

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    1. Thanks, EC. I do like a wander around the garden - being small, it doesn't take long! I hope the earrings will last a long time for their recipients.
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  3. Oh your flowers, I do hope they're ok with the cooler temps and that your cooler temps are short lived. We were -4 F here the other day, but today...it's 40 so the snow is beginning to melt.......which thrills me since I hate winter.
    Sandy's Space

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    1. Thanks, Sandy. I know that winter is good as it kills off the bugs and diseases and is pretty to look at, but I'm not a fan of the cold. I hope your winter won't last too long. I did put some fleece over the camellia bud but I'm not sure that has saved it from the frost. Our temperatures are due to go up this week so that will be good.
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  4. Waving hello as I make my blog rounds.
    Sandy's Space

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    1. Thanks, Sandy. Waving hello back!
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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