I did not expect to find as much foliage as I did in the midst of winter, but there were some interesting finds.
Winter's foliage in photographs...
Because of the mild winter we have been having, so far, some plants have begun to bud.
I have been covering the vegetables in the vegetable garden on nights that fall below freezing. They are lasting longer than usual.
We have not had a lot of snow...just a bit...
And we had an ice storm recently...glistening, glassy, glitter...
I am joining Christina at Creating My Own Garden of the Hesperides for Garden Bloggers Foliage Day.
© copyright 2012 Michelle A. Potter
Hi Michelle! Love these images! You did find some beautiful foliage in your garden! I was impressed with your vegetables! My parsley and oregano are under the snow. Parsley should survive, it's tough!
ReplyDelete@Tatyana@MySecretGarden Parsley is one of the few herbs I keep harvesting throughout winter...it is tough! I love parsley in almost everything.
ReplyDeleteYou have some amazing shots in this post. Hard to believe the array of foliage you were able to find from icy to bright green. A shame about those plants sending out buds, the way things have been going it seems like the temperatures could drop again at any time and those buds would be lost.
ReplyDeleteThose photos are just beautiful! It's easy to forget, that though often dormant (even here by me in the Midwest) - a lot is actually going on around us. Thanks for the happy reminder. (come on Spring!)
ReplyDeleteLooks like your winter has been a little harsher than mine. We haven't had snow or ice just some nights below freezing. Your images are spectacular. I especially like the macro of the bud. My herbs are going strong still too.
ReplyDeleteVery nice captures.
ReplyDeleteThe demonstration that foliage can be as beautiful as bloom.
ReplyDeleteI've never been in an ice storm before; the last two photos are so unique. Love the texture that they have.
ReplyDeleteThanks for exquisite photos of green, growing things, Michelle! Everything is under a thick coat of snow here. Which is good because the lows have been below zero. This is the time of year when I'd much rather visit other people's gardens through their blogs than go out in mine! Gorgeous shots!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos. I really appreciate the view close-up. We're so busy throughout the day, we just scan and skim. Your photos make me stop, admire and appreciate!
ReplyDeleteThe icy storms are not my favorite type of weather but they let your photo's sparkel. They are gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteHave a nice sunday
Marijke
Thanks for joining in GBFD, your last images of the ice storm are incredible, the leaves look like grass, a bit like the glass cactus in my post. I love parsley too and it usually grows all winter for me, I love the fresh taste it gives to slow cooked soups and stews that can lack the zing factor. Christina
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful photographs! And the close look shows all the colors so nicely. Love it! :-)
ReplyDeleteWow I don't think we get ice storms here - I've certainly never seen anything like your last photo! Beautiful :)
ReplyDeleteWhat utterly fabulous photographs, I love the way that you capture light and shadow to enhance the textured on those leaves.
ReplyDeleteI love the contrast between the new buds and snow, which is happening here too. I'm hoping the winter stays mild so we don't loose spring flowers and fruit.
ReplyDelete@Marguerite I hope this ice and any harsh winter weather will not harm these tender buds. I checked on some of them today, and they seem to be holding up even encased in ice...cross my fingers.
ReplyDelete@Shyrlene I really don't do much in the way of gardening in these winter months, so I was surprised to find so much foliage. Nature surprises...always.
ReplyDelete@Karin / Southern Meadows it has been relatively mild up until now. Tomorrow it warms up again...all the ice will melt.
ReplyDelete@greggo Thanks, greggo. It was actually fun to search out foliage.
ReplyDelete@dona I was greatly surprised to find as much as I did.
ReplyDelete@GirlSprout The ice makes for great photos, but I hope the plants hold up. We are expecting warmer weather tomorrow.
ReplyDelete@PlantPostings I, too, feel as you do, but I found some things to photograph. Honestly, I would much rather have more snow.
ReplyDelete@Rosemary It was nice to see how this turned out in the lens. Thanks for stopping by.
ReplyDelete@marijke Thanks, marijke. The ice does have a beauty to it.
ReplyDelete@Christina Thanks for hosting. I think parsley is one of my favorite herbs.
ReplyDelete@Gone Tropical I did not realize how much color there was in winter albeit brown hues.
ReplyDelete@thesproutlingwrites We don't get them often. I would prefer snow, but there is a beauty in the ice.
ReplyDelete@Janet/Plantaliscious Thanks, Janet. Looking closely, I was able to see more than usual.
ReplyDelete@Malinda I hope they will be protected as well.
ReplyDeleteStunning photographs, showing the colour shape and texture of all your foliage,provingjust how interesting foliage can be. Your ice storm left such amazing images, hope your plants weren't damaged by it.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful images. We always long for spring, and the color and the blooms. But winter has a haunting beauty to it. It's beauty is just quieter, and begs a closer look.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos! I'm amazed at all your lush vegetables looking so green. We've had much colder weather here the last few weeks--about the only foliage I have worth noticing are the evergreens.
ReplyDeleteLovely pictures, you found such a great variety of plants to photograph. Thank you for posting.
ReplyDeleteThis is winter but it looks like spring. The plants in your garden are behaving like evergreens. The crystallized water droplets on the leaves and branches are really out of this world.
ReplyDeleteThese images are great reminders as to why gardeners should plant with foliage in mind - blooms are bonuses (for butterflies and bees :))
ReplyDeletep.s. Love the impact of your blog too
You captured the plants and trees that are in my garden so beautifully. Thank you for brightening up this dreary winter day.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous shots. I love the photo of the shiny purple leaves breaking out of their casing.
ReplyDelete@Pauline I enjoyed the search for foliage...it was fun. As far as I can tell, the plants are holding up very well after the ice storm.
ReplyDelete@HolleyGarden I agree, Holley, winter does deserve a closer look. I am glad I am getting out there and experiencing it. I used to stay inside for most of the winter.
ReplyDelete@Rose I have been covering the veggies with tarps and blankets, if need be. And we have had a mild winter, so far.
ReplyDelete@Autumn Belle It has been somewhat mild, perhaps that is why. However, we recently had an ice storm, so maybe winter will begin now.
ReplyDelete@PatioPatch We gardeners can get caught up in the blooms, but there is so much to be said for foliage.
ReplyDelete@Mary Your welcome, Mary. I hope I can find more to keep winter more interesting.
ReplyDelete@Carolyn @ Carolyn's Shade Gardens That is my favorite as well. It is a hydrangea...hope the ice did not damage those precious buds.
ReplyDeleteA lot of subtle beauty in the winter images. Less 'in your face' but just as pretty as color in the garden. It just has to be searched out.
ReplyDeleteI'm speechless. These photos are mesmerizing!
ReplyDelete@Donna@GWGT Thanks, Donna. That is exactly what I found on my 'Foliage Walk.'
ReplyDelete@Asha Ram Thanks, Asha. There was more foliage than I thought...suppose when you look, you find.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful visit I just had with you. Your images and imagery are simply transporting, proving, again, that nature always finds a way to assert its stunning self – if we look. You look.
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