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| First Snowfall |
Many of the northern and northeast states had their first snowfall the first week of December. We barely got brushed by the storm here in northern Virginia. This photo was taken December 4th. We usually don't get snow here until near the end of December.
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| Pansies |
We have had below normal temps since the first of December. This photo is one of the pots of pansies on my deck. The snow did not bother the pansies, but the bitter cold, sometimes in the teens at night, makes them somewhat droopy.
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| Ornamental Cabbage |
I have pots of ornamental cabbages and kale on the deck that will last until near the end of February. I like to have something blooming year round on my deck because I can see the pots from my kitchen and family room.
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| Yuletide Camellias |
The only thing blooming in the yard are the Yuletide camellias. But they have taken a hit from the cold and are looking bedraggled. There are some buds that haven't opened. We are supposed to get a couple of warm days in the 50's at the end of this week, so maybe they will open. In the meantime we are getting snow again tonight, but only a couple of inches.
