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Some more frosty pictures for today, but these were all taken a few weeks ago. It looks as if these may be the last frost pictures for this winter because the nights are not so cold now.
February has brought a feeling that, for us, the worst of winter is over. And I know how much I may be tempting fate with that statement! Here’s hoping we don’t get another ‘Beast from the East’ bringing especially wintry weather in the next month or two.
We haven’t had very much frost this year, although it has been cold enough on many nights to create a layer of ice on our half-finished pond. There’s been no snow either – in fact snow is starting to be a novelty whenever we do get any. Next time we get a really hard winter it will probably come as a shock, with us being unprepared to deal with it.
The last few days have given me the impression that spring is not so far away. I’m always glad to see the end of January, because I know that February is often mild enough to make working in the garden enjoyable again. There are the first signs of new life – early spring hellebore buds are appearing and there are tiny, tightly-curled new leaves on the honeysuckle.
Soon it will be time to get ready for spring. I’m never very organised when it comes to sowing seeds. Even so, I usually manage to grow something that will give me a new subject to photograph. More important this year, though, will be moving plants around and renovating borders in the garden. There’s plenty to look forward to, and hopefully lots of changes for the better through the year.
Ann Mackay: Inspired by Nature 
Lucky for you if this is your last frost. We are in single digits again this morning and will not reach 0°C until tomorrow afternoon.
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I am being rather hopeful, but we usually get our coldest weather in January, so there’s a good chance that we won’t get another heavy frost. There may still be light frosts but they’re not enough for interesting photographs. I just want spring!!
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Yep. Spring is the thing and I hope we both see it soon.
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The frosty blackberry is so pretty. Oddly, our chances for frost may increase over the next two or three weeks, as humidity increases but nighttime temperatures remain relatively low. At the very least, there will be more dewy conditions, which bring their own pleasures. Everyone’s ready for spring, that’s for sure!
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I’m just hoping that I haven’t spoken too soon in case we suddenly get much colder weather!
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You sound so industrious Ann! We are still getting cold – it is not usually really over until March. But it feels good to get half way through! The ices looks so dainty on the plants. Amazing detail in the shots! Hope you get a few new plants popping up soon!
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Hehe! I sound much more industrious than I actually am – please don’t be fooled!! 🙂 But I am keen to be able to enjoy the outdoors without feeling frozen!
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Lovely photos of the frost. Although it has been cold over here, we’ve not had much frost this year so far. Least I’ve not ventured out when it’s been cold enough to capture any Winter snaps.
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Thanks Ryan! I think these will be the last frost photos for this year…feels like spring isn’t so far off! 🙂
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Lovely pics! We’ve had very few frosts down here this year.
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Thank you! We haven’t had many frosts here either but I made the most of my opportunities on the coldest mornings…glad it’s a bit warmer now! 🙂
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I love the frosty details, Ann. I hope your wish will come true and you will be spared any wintry beasts.
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Thanks Tanja! The ‘Beast from the East’ brought cold and snow in late February, so I really hope it doesn’t happen again this year. I’m happily working in the garden again at the moment.
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I hope the beast will stay away and you can continue to enjoy your garden work.
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Sounds like you have a lot planned for your garden in the better weather.
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It gives me plenty to do until we really feel like getting back to the wider world. (And it keeps me supplied with things to photograph. 🙂 )
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