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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.

Tuesday, January 17, 2017

Frozen Flower World Part One

On the grounds of Flower World, a huge and amazing nursery about an hour north of  my garden is a pond (small lake)  with jets that shoot water about 20 feet into the air.  The effect of the water blowing and freezing on things around is rather lovely.


The floating platform of one of the jets had been turned sideways by the freezing of water so the water was shooting a bit sideways instead of straight up so there was a bit more ice coating the vegetation on one side of the pond.


You can see un-coated  green lawn in the background.

So pretty it almost makes our recent freezing temperatures worth it. 


Okay, we've celebrated the beauty of winter, can we get on with spring now? 


Procession of shrouded mourners?  Ghosts?  I think perhaps the Trachycarpus fortunei will be appreciative  of their winter coats.
Tomorrow, the temperature here is predicted to rise to 54 which will feel downright balmy, especially compared to the predicted low of -27 for my sister and niece in Alaska.  Hope that arctic air doesn't plan on traveling south.  
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11 comments:

  1. LINDA from Each Little WorldJanuary 17, 2017 at 7:17 AM

    Winter can be pretty - if it's happening where it's supposed to happen!

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  2. AlisonJanuary 17, 2017 at 7:26 AM

    Those icy shapes on the edge of the little water feature are fascinating. I've never seen Trachycarpus wrapped in winter like that. Bananas yes, but do you think palms need it?

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    1. outlawgardenerJanuary 18, 2017 at 6:43 AM

      I don't think they need to be wrapped as they are hardy to 10 degrees but it's usually colder up there than it is here. Better safe than sorry I guess.

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  3. chavlinessJanuary 17, 2017 at 8:49 AM

    Those little ice worms in the first picture look like they can start to wiggle...
    I hope the measures they took wrapping the trees will save them. We'll know more on your next visit.

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  4. FlowerLady LorraineJanuary 17, 2017 at 2:05 PM

    What pretty frozen shapes! 54 would feel warm after freezing temps. It would feel chilly but downright wonderful to me in s.e. FL. We've not had much winter weather at all. That's always a bummer.

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  5. UnknownJanuary 17, 2017 at 2:45 PM

    We must give Jack Frost his due as a talented artist.

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  6. Evan BeanJanuary 17, 2017 at 4:01 PM

    I like the ice at the edge of the pond, like billowy frozen clouds or fog. Odd to see Trachycarpus wrapped up like that. It has been a cold winter, but not that cold.

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  7. Eliza WatersJanuary 17, 2017 at 4:49 PM

    Ice is unusual for you, isn't it? I love the plant shrouds - made for a great pic!

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  8. Kris PetersonJanuary 17, 2017 at 4:58 PM

    I hope your "balmy" temperatures arrive on schedule and launch a slow and gentle melt.

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  9. danger gardenJanuary 17, 2017 at 10:11 PM

    Really? They wrapped their Trachycarpus? That's interesting...I have covered the growing tip, from ice, when my plants were tiny...but not ever since.

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  10. Green ThumbJanuary 18, 2017 at 4:15 AM

    Everything is covered in snow, and they're still lovely.

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