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    • Trying to remind myself that snow is good…

    Snow is good. Snow provides insulation for perennials. It makes the garden look clean and pretty.

    Snow is good.

    Snow is good.

    Snow is good.

    (I am so tired of snow right now!)

    4 comments


    4 comments to “Trying to remind myself that snow is good…”

    joey, February 3rd, 2010 at 2:48 pm:

    • Snow is good! (You must admit, it was a beautiful morning, Colleen :)

    Colleen Vanderlinden, February 3rd, 2010 at 8:27 pm:

    • Hi joey!

      Yes it was a beautiful morning. And even more beautiful now that it’s all melted! ;-)

    Gardenology, February 7th, 2010 at 9:03 pm:

    • I prefer to visit the snow, rather than have the snow visit me, thank you very much!

      Move to zone 10, where the garden is in bloom all year round! :p

    Eileen, February 11th, 2010 at 1:06 pm:

    • I know you are right, but it doesn’t look too good outside my window, lots of little mountains and a pathway for the dog!

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