Minus 3

One glance out the window early

this morning reveals just how cold

it became overnight.

When the rhododendron leaves are

curled up very tight it means VERY cold!

-3 F in this case!

Wander Through the Garden

The front gardens have many textures in the leaves
of plants, while some flowers have made their debut
and exited, others are yet to appear.

This chipmunk is feasting on an orange left for
the orioles. To see more of the chipmunk click here
and here.

Some of the lilacs are beginning to open
and are swaying in the breeze with the
apple blossoms.

The columbine is a partially hidden treasure
in the shade.

Through the trellis is a hint of the rhododendron
that the hummingbird loves.