Since we've had about a foot of snow and record breaking low temperatures, nearly everything in the garden is covered in snow and ice. There are trees down all over the area including two rather large specimens in my own garden. (More on that on Tell the Truth Tuesday.) After spending quite a bit of time outside with a chainsaw cutting limbs away from the power and phone lines and hauling branches out to the work area to be cut into pieces for the green waste bins, it was time to come in and enjoy a warm cup of tea.
The trio of Arum italicum leaves from last weeks vase were still green so they made it into a Russian tea cup along with English ivy and Daphne laureola (the latter two are invasive weeds here.)
Joining the arrangement are a few tea bags and a teapot.
More snow is predicted for tonight and into tomorrow. Doubtless there will be no school again for a while. Our governor has declared a state of emergency and there are quite a few folks without power as downed trees have fallen on power lines.
In a Vase on Monday is hosted by the fabulous Cathy at Rambling in the Garden. Click over to her
blog to see the vases of other participating bloggers.
I'm thankful that we haven't lost power and that no trees fell on our house and sympathize with those who are braving the cold without power. Keep warm and safe out there all.
Sorry about the trees Peter, and careful with the saws!
ReplyDeleteI don't so much mind losing the Mimosa as it's been worrying me for a while but am sad about the Acer palmatum. Oh well, gardens are all about change, right?
DeleteI have been following your awful weather on the news. I may complain about similar weather but it is what we expect winter to be like here. Hope most of your garden is spared lasting damage. But we gardeners tend to quickly recover seeing new spots for planting everything something dies or is removed. So perhaps you will find some blessings in disguise.
ReplyDeleteEvery loss is an opportunity to plant something new, right?
DeleteGood to hear that you yourself are OK, no broken limbs, enough food, warm enough (?), etc.; plants can be replaced, you can't
ReplyDeleteYou're right, Jane. I'm not so worried about the plant losses as I have too many anyway.
DeleteBut how will you drink your tea with leaves and branches in your cup?
ReplyDeleteCarefully.
DeleteCrikey, more snow too, and power lines down. In the UK it is rare for schools to be closed for more than just a day with snow. I am sure you will use your enforced absenteeism in a useful way. The blue of the china is absolutely perfect for the green of your foliage - what a wonderful contrast...whoever said 'blue and green should never be seen except on a fool' was foolish themselves! Thanks for sharing, Peter
ReplyDeleteIt's always a joy to participate in your marvelous meme, Cathy. Thanks so much for hosting.
DeleteGood to know the Arum leaves lasted more than a week, in case I ever get back to doing this meme. It will be nice once our weather gets back to its normal just wet winter self. Sorry to hear that you've lost trees.
ReplyDeleteIts such a sad thing when trees need to be removed...after so many years growing. Keep warm and safe.
ReplyDeleteIt's not easy to lose anything, and for a gardener, losing a couple of trees is a LOT to overcome. I'm glad you are keeping up your optimistic spirit. Do you have your Earl Grey with a spot of milk?
ReplyDeleteWinter storms are no fun, but sounds like you're making the best of things. Love the shape of arum leaves as well as their strong pattern. Perfection in a cup!
ReplyDeleteTwo downed trees! That's terrible. I'm sorry to learn that winter whooped your garden that badly. My brother-in-law sent a photo of his garden on Vashon, where they don't usually get much snow, and I was suitably awed.
ReplyDeleteThe tea-cup vase is charming.
I was wondering what you would find for a vase with all that snow but of course you are ever resourceful. Sorry to hear about your trees it is always sad to lose trees, I hope you get back to normal soon.
ReplyDeleteUgh, frozen precipitation in mass quantity. I hate it. However, I love your Arum and tea service. Earl Grey is my husband and Jean Luc Picard's favorite. Good luck with your clean up!
ReplyDeleteNo noticeable damage here, but we'll see, especially if we get freezing rain. That could really take a toll. I'm sure when March rolls around we will see some dead or damaged plants.
ReplyDeleteWow, your area is really getting hit, I'm sorry to hear about your trees. I hope things warm up to normal for you soon. We've got good ol' Snowstorm Destiny arriving here at midnight (so they say) and I'm wondering what my destiny will be this time around.
ReplyDeleteIt is so easy to say 'its a planting opportunity' and I know it is but in a gardeners heart you hate to lose a tree or any other beloved plant. Your weather is treacherous. You know an area is bad when the National News puts it on first thing. I hope you and your garden continues to be unscathed by the horrid weathers.
ReplyDeleteDear Peter ~ Sorry about the loss of your two specimen trees. It is especially sad to lose plants like that. Be careful cutting things up. Keep warm and be safe.
ReplyDeleteLovely tea cup, saucer and tea pot.
Have a great week ~ FlowerLady
Oh dear, that sounds like what we had here last week. Fortunately it only lasted a couple of days and we were only without power for a few hours. Stay safe and warm and good luck with the tidying up. Your cuppa is delightful - you always have such amazing 'vases' for your arrangements!
ReplyDeleteI hope your storm damage stays to a minimum, Peter. You do have my sympathy about your J. maple, that is a blow (I'd have cried, I love my maples). Nature rules and we must accept that, even if we wish we did. ;)
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