Snow, News and Rumors
Snow! Some of us woke
up this morning with snow covering our gardens. When the sun comes out, it’s always a beautiful scene, for a little
while, that is. I took a few pictures of
the fleeting event on the North Kitsap Peninsula documenting that we even
had the white stuff. I love how snow
absorbs sound; the quiet is welcome.
The weathermen predict more snow will fall, but like the ball on the roulette wheel, you never know where it will actually land. I won’t mind seeing more white carpet in the garden, as long as I don’t have to clean it.
The two images from my garden show the path to the front gate and a container housing the contorted filbert, better known as Harry Lauder's Walking Stick (Corylus avellana 'Contorta'. I'm excited about a newer acquisition, the red corkscrew hazel (C. 'Contorta Red Majestic') with outstanding purple hues on the new leaves. I’ll post more on that shrub later.
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images to see the larger versions.
Other News
Little and Lewis, artists from Bainbridge Island, known for
their colorful columns, pools and other concrete art, sculpture and paintings
sold their much visited home and garden and moved next door. I can’t wait to view the smaller property transformed
into another magical garden gallery.
There is rumor that Heronswood will be hosting another open house sometime in July. If you are kicking yourself for not going in 2007, here’s one more chance to see the famous gardens. Instead of beating yourself up for missing a tour, stay bruise free by attending this event.
While you are in Kingston, be sure to stop in at the Dragonfly Farms Nursery and Savage Plants & Landscape when you are done with the Open House; you won’t be disappointed.
Stop in for lunch or a latte
at the Coastal Café. Located in the Kingston Crossing
Albertsons complex, the café is close to the gardens and nurseries. The
café has the best deli sandwiches on the North Peninsula, and their soups
tickle your taste buds and warm your garden soul.
How beautiful - love the gate shot!
Lots of Portlanders have been getting snow, but not us. We're at about 250 feet and most of the action here is in the higher elevations. I'm hoping to get some ... the garden is so pretty with a skiff of snow.
Guess we'll have to wait and see, they've got it forecasted for the next couple of days.
Posted by:Darcy | January 28, 2008 at 04:20 PM
I am always disappointed when we don't have the excitement of snow. I don't want it when husband is commuting or I am stuck at the bottom of some hill trying to get home. Once we are home, bring it on! Maybe tonight you will get your wish.
Posted by:Debbie TT | January 29, 2008 at 12:35 AM