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Although this could very well be a picture of me finding a new treasure at a favorite nursery, it's actually an illustration by David Catrow for a children's book called Plantzilla.

Monday, March 24, 2014

Winter's Last Hurrah!

Just before old man winter took his exit, he and that kid of his, Jack Frost, paid a visit and wanted to leave a reminder of their visit.  Some people simply leave a card.   A couple of weeks ago, my car was covered in beautiful artwork/unsightly graffiti (however you like to think of it.)
 
I'd never seen frost quite like this before. Notice all the little dots within each line.  So interesting.


The rest of the top of the car was covered in this more typical but stunning feathery crystalline structure.




A window.

Thanks, OMW and Jack for signing off so beautifully.  I'm looking forward to warmer nights and the wonder that is spring! 

 
Happy new week all!
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  1. AlisonMarch 24, 2014 at 7:07 AM

    Great frost pictures! I've never seen such an intricate pattern as that first one. Mother Nature and Old Man Winter can get up to some beautiful tricks.

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    1. outlawgardenerMarch 24, 2014 at 3:57 PM

      I've been enjoying their frosty antics all winter but this was especially lovely.

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  2. Mark and GazMarch 24, 2014 at 7:47 AM

    They look fab, like patterned glass! Funny you featured this as we had heavy frost last night and we had a similar effect on the car this morning :)

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  3. danger gardenMarch 24, 2014 at 8:42 AM

    Peter those are beautiful! So glad you captured the images and thought to share them with your adoring public.

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    1. outlawgardenerMarch 24, 2014 at 3:59 PM

      Thanks Loree. As you well know, it's always fun to share.

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  4. chavlinessMarch 24, 2014 at 8:44 AM

    I work till late at night and I'v seen my share of frost on car windows, but nothing quite like this! It's almost a shame to scrape off...

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    1. outlawgardenerMarch 24, 2014 at 4:00 PM

      The really interesting formation was on the sunroof of the car so I got to leave it. By the time I got to work, it had melted.

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  5. LostRosesMarch 24, 2014 at 9:58 AM

    Okay, that is amazing! Glad you got pics of it as I would never believe you otherwise!

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    1. outlawgardenerMarch 24, 2014 at 4:01 PM

      It was too cool not to snap picutures, even though I only had my phone with me. It's wise for you never to believe me without proof!

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  6. Linda ReederMarch 24, 2014 at 10:07 AM

    Wow. that is so beautiful and intricate, it hardly seems real!

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  7. rickIMarch 24, 2014 at 10:20 AM

    Thanks for the memories...now lets get on with this Spring thing.

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  8. Kris PetersonMarch 24, 2014 at 10:47 AM

    I've never seen anything like that, although we never get frost. (I'm not bragging, just saying...) As sign-offs go, that was pretty impressive.

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    1. outlawgardenerMarch 24, 2014 at 4:05 PM

      You can go ahead and brag. You're very fortunate to live in your gorgeous climate. That way, when you're sweltering in the summer heat and our thermometers don't go much above 75 or 80 I won't feel guilty about teasing you about it.

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  9. Lisa C. D.March 24, 2014 at 2:37 PM

    Wow! that is beautiful!!!! eve if it is not the best thing to find when you are going to drive...

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    1. outlawgardenerMarch 24, 2014 at 4:06 PM

      Oh, a little running of the defroster in the car and a scrape or two and you could see through the windows in no time.

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    2. Lisa C. D.March 26, 2014 at 12:16 PM

      I see you are an expert on that, hehehe.

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  10. AnonymousMarch 24, 2014 at 3:06 PM

    Wow, that is amazing. Even the ice is more artistic in the PNW.

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    1. outlawgardenerMarch 24, 2014 at 4:06 PM

      Must be something in the water (and there's a lot of it.)

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  11. LouisMarch 24, 2014 at 3:36 PM

    WOW Wow wow! I hate frost, but that is stinking cool!!!!

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    1. outlawgardenerMarch 24, 2014 at 4:13 PM

      It was odd because the night was rainy and the sky cleared in the wee hours of the morning allowing the temp to fall but no frost hit the ground so no plants were affected. Kind of a sweet greeting from a season that we often villify.

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  12. Rainy Day GardenerMarch 24, 2014 at 9:21 PM

    Now that is perfection. Great job on getting a lovely photograph :) So long OMW...let us bring forth the sun. Cheers, Jenni

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    1. outlawgardenerMarch 26, 2014 at 10:06 PM

      Someone is not listening to us and has turned the rain back on!

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  13. Evan BeanMarch 25, 2014 at 10:22 AM

    What an incredible pattern! I could see that pattern inspiring decorative windows, gates, walls, shower curtains, etc. Thanks for sharing it with us!

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  14. GRACE PETERSONMarch 26, 2014 at 8:46 AM

    That frost is amazing. I think fabric designers should see this. Wowzers.

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    1. outlawgardenerMarch 26, 2014 at 10:08 PM

      Sometimes nature's beauty just smacks you right in the face!

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