Friday, March 1, 2013

Snowy Josey!

This is what 14" of snow looks like - the result of a 6" snow followed by an 8" snow just 5 days later.




Notice the many shrubs/trees/grasses/garden art features in my winter garden. Shrubs and small trees, as well as objects d' art and grasses add a great deal of interest in my cottage garden.


The red twig dogwood looks lovely covered in snow.


 A few berries remain on the purple beautyberry - the robins were all over these a few weeks ago.


Close-up of the callicarpa


 Too bad dogs cannot use litter boxes! They must be taken outside, whatever the weather. Actually, Josey kind of likes the snow. (When we get inside, though, she's working hard to get the little snowballs out of the long hair on her legs.)


Cute, cute, cute!
Snowy Josey!

Linking to Seasonal Sundays


28 comments:

relevanttealeaf said...

Oh my, Beth! You have been besieged with snow. It looks beautiful in the photographs, but I'm sure you're glad for the promise of spring! Cute photo of Josey. Have a great weekend! ~ Phyllis

Barbara F. said...

It looks like winter wonderland there! Your garden looks beautiful no matter the weather. And Josey, what a cutie patootie she is! You can spot her easily in all that snow. Stay warm and cozy, Beth. xo

Monique Elisabeth said...

Your garden looks so pretty in the snow.
What a cute doggy. She looks so sweet.
Have a great weekend.

Happier Than a Pig in Mud said...

Josey is totally adorable! No real snow (so far) this year in Philly. We can't turn our back on March though:@)

Bernideen said...

Nice moisture for the garden!!!

The Comfort of a Safe Place said...

WOW...lots of snow! We've expected 6-8" of snow the last 2 times it's snowed...but out of the 2 storms, we got maybe 3" total!! So little snow for Michigan!!

I know my 3 pups all love the snow! But I also know they LOVE coming inside and having us brush the snow off their legs and paws...and well, everywhere! We have spoiled them by using a blow dryer to dry and warm their legs and paws once they're in, too!

Jan ♥

Larry said...

Cute, cute Josie... can't wait to meet in person! And now you've joined our neighborhood... lots of snow here as well and what marvelous protection for all the plants... it's looking more like a normal spring this year with each passing day and I am very pleased about that! Trying to decide on new magnolias since my hybridizer friend offered me a great deal on three year old plants... I've got the wish list down to fourteen new varieties... if I could only fit that many more in... knowing me, I may try! Larry

The Sage Butterfly said...

Wow! What a lot of snow! It is pretty, however. And your little one is adorable with the little snowballs in the fur.

Nellie said...

That is a lot of snow. Where we are, we have barely had a dusting one time!

My Little Home and Garden said...

Josie is such a cute little thing!

Lavender Cottage said...

I was looking to see if the weight of the snow had done damage to your garden at all Beth. Next door has their birch bent over to the ground and my blue spruce in the back has a funny shape to it now.
Topaz gets groomed every 8 weeks so the snow doesn't get stuck to his legs like it did when the fur was long. I keep a wide tooth comb by the back door and make him sit on a towel to get most of it out.
Josey is a sweetie playing in the snow.
Hugs,
Judith
ps - I have this darn bad cold again, for the 3rd time since just before Christmas.

meowmeowmans said...

There's something so peaceful and quiet about a snowy landscape, isn't there? We may be in for another major storm here mid-week. Yikes.

Josie is SO cute!

The Tablescaper said...

Such great photos! I love your fluffy ones!

This would be a great post for Seasonal Sundays.

- The Tablescaper

Sunray Gardens said...

You have great Winter structure in your garden. The Dogwood does standout with the snow on it though. The pup is enjoying it's self.
Cher Sunray Gardens

Marlys Folly said...

Great snowy pictures...

Gatsbys Gardens said...

Josey is adoreable! The snow doesn't show up on Duffy but he loves it. It makes for a beautiful garden when there are plants and structures for it to sit on.

Eileen

Donna said...

Josey is too cute. I so love your garden covered in snow. My red twig never gets that tall. The deer keep it pruned nicely.

Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoriti said...

I've heard that snow is good fertilizer! You had even more than we did in Colorado!

Raindrops and Daisies said...

Wow what a lot of snow!

Greetings from Ireland.

Found you through Sunlit Sunday at Karen's blog.

Have a good week and stay warm

Fiona

Debbie@Debbie-Dabble and A Debbie-Dabble Christmas said...

Beautiful snow pictures, Beth!!

And Josey sure looks like she is enjoying that snow!!

Thanks so much for always stopping by to visit!!

Hugs,
Debbie

Diane said...

I would love to be in the snow with Josey, but for only a day! I miss seeing snow, but it was 33 degrees at my home in Georgia this morning and I am realizing that the cold does not love me any more. Still, I enjoyed looking at your beautiful snow photos - thanks for sharing them!

Custom Comforts said...

Ugh! How I would hate to have that much snow - especially at this time of the year when everything inside me is screaming for spring. But I so do love how your garden looks with all the snow. If a garden is that pretty in winter, it must be gorgeous in summer. Hang in there.
Cindy

The Tablescaper said...

Great to have you at Seasonal Sundays.

- The Tablescaper

janice15 said...

adorably cute, Josey...the snow looks great I haven't seen snow for a long time now...Hope your both warm now...Happy Sunday with love Janice

Susan said...

I am just watching the tail end of a snow storm which has been blowing since before we got up. Tomorrow sunshine is forecast. No doubt the toboggan hills will be filled after school gets out.

Patty said...

I love snow pictures. Soon you will have your garden back, Beth.

Corner Gardener Sue said...

Wow, look at all that snow! Your plants will enjoy the moisture as it melts. Ours will soon be all melted.

Josey looks like a sweetie!

Rettabug said...

I hear you're getting even MORE snow today, Beth! I keep thinking about all the areas with drought conditions & how they would love to have our snow. LOL

Loved the shot of Josey, all covered in snow. My DD has taught her 2 black dogs to wipe their paws on a rug when they come in. Funniest thing I've ever seen!!!

Stay warm hugs,
Rett

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