Mild January

 My new header picture was taken several years ago when we were having ice and snow in January. So far we have not even had a real frost in our garden. There's plenty of time for that though.

Saturday we were hosted for brunch by my cousin Kris and her partner Charlie in their home in Ballard. Charlie cooked, we all ate yummy French toast, and we all talked and talked.

Then we walked. We visited the nearby Ship Canal Locks and Garden. I may have mentioned that there is almost always something blooming here in our moderate climate, even in mid January.

Cousin Kris, Tom and I

The air was heady witht the scent of Sarcococca blooming near the entry gate.

Early Camellias

Edgeworthia just coming into bloom. It has a wonderful fragrance too, and blooms on bare branches. 

Roses and hardy fuchsias are persistant, at least until a hard freeze.

Hellebores are coming into bloom. 

The buds on Pieris japonica are ready.

This early Viburnum is also fragrant.

Silk tassel tree is not showy, but interesting. 

Now it's Sunday and I have been waiting for the sun to break through the clouds. Now it's noon, and still gray, but it's dry and time to get out for a wallk.

See you later.