For now, indoor projects are still more appealing.
Wednesday, February 20, 2019
Slow Melt
It has been over a week now since the last wave of our snow storms left an accumulation of about 17 inches of snow here on our hill south of Seattle. We eventually shoveled our way out, and slowly the plants and shrubs are springing back to life after being weighted down.
The snowdrops are bowed but not broken.
The hardy cyclamen kept on blooming under the snow.
Some helebores fared better than others. We'll just let them take their time and see.
It's safe to walk and drive again.
Daffodils are still planning to bloom in March.
This first crocus may not decide it's worth it to stick around and show its face.
The lawn is littered with twigs. There will be another big clean up job.
But it will wait until all of the snow is actually gone.
There will be some logging involved in the clean up.
But so far there doesn't seem to be too much damage.
For now, indoor projects are still more appealing.
For now, indoor projects are still more appealing.
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We're still expecting more snow before the week is done. Right now the yard is all covered and it can't melt fast enough for my liking! I should try planting Hardy Cyclamen and see if I have any success. Yours looks great.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like your plants are bouncing back fairly well! We have had one snow storm after another here. We had one last weekend, another last night and already they are talking about a big one next week. I'm ready for Spring!
ReplyDeleteGoodness, that was a lot of snow and it sure is disappearing almost as quickly. Hopefully the plants make it through!
ReplyDeleteYour leftover snow looks much like ours, with the rain having taken some of it away. Not sure where we will try to hike tomorrow, with all the trails still icy and treacherous. :-)
ReplyDeleteWow! Those are really hardy plants! I’m so glad they survived the snow. My daughter just told me there was more sleet coming over snow from yesterday in Chicago.
ReplyDeleteHeavy wet snow can be a hazard. I hope you have nothing that is too damaged.
ReplyDeleteWe're awaiting a big snow fall tonight then hope it's over with and we can move on to spring!
ReplyDeleteIt is amazing how those delicate looking cyclamen just spring back up after being buried in snow and they keep on blooming.
ReplyDeleteWatching where the snow melted first and where it's lingering has been a good study in garden microclimates. It's nice to see patches of ground again.
ReplyDeleteThey all seemed to have survived quite well. Our daffodils are also ready to bloom. Spring is now more than just a word, it is a hope.
ReplyDeleteYou are melting! I sure wish we were:)
ReplyDeleteYour plants are resilient as are you. That garden will return in all its glory soon enough even though mother nature likes to remind us who is really in charge every once in a while.
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