Some Favorite Winter Photos

Although no winter here in central MA can ever be described as easy, a few are more difficult than others. Ice storms, blizzards, arctic air,100 + inches of snow are all part of our “normal” winter here .Two years ago we had record snowfall amounts, along with the accompanying collapse of roofs and snow removal budgets. Last year, our annual snowfall was way under normal totals, but we got hit with an  early snowstorm  that caused a lot of tree damage.

This year  we have had about a foot less than usual  of snow, and have been suffering through a stretch of arctic weather with bitter cold temperatures with very  little snow on the ground..and that is the recipe for garden disaster. Snow acts as a great insulator for plants and being all tucked in under a heavy layer prevents wind burn for small evergreens, frost heaving for perennials, and stops  rabbit munching as a bonus. My hydrangeas also will bloom beautifully if their buds have spent the coldest part of winter protected by snow. Only time will tell if we suffered plant loss here in The Burrow, a full report can not be given until May at the earliest, so I may as well just sit back and enjoy the scenery and the fire and the wealth of pictures I have taken over the last few years of snow and ice covered landscapes.

Later today we are expecting 1-3 inches of snow followed by some icing, so it will be a tea and knitting kind of afternoon. Join me by looking through my photos before settling in with your favorite book/project/indoor winter activity.