December in the garden
Submitted by Ledge and Gardens Blog
High 55 F
Low 40 F
Long shadows are the rule of the day in the early December garden. After very cold temperatures last week and freezing rain yesterday morning, we are now in a warm spell. New England weather changes quickly and that can probably be said of many parts of the country. This is not unusual and next week it could snow. I will have to add a snow shot to this series when it happens. Let’s look at this shot in
May, May 12th of this year to be exact. The Viburnum carlesii is blooming white in the distance and the spot of pink is a crabapple. The three spirea planted in the same bed do not provide the best color combination but I am leaving them right where they are planted. Shocking color combos are good now and then. One of the best things about gardening in a temperate zone is the ever changing appearance of the garden. It is good to look back through the months and see the dramatic differences in the garden. In July the garden is lush and green and much more enclosed than in December. All of the seasons have advantages. Right now, there is little to do but enjoy the bones of the garden and dream of next season. It is the change of seasons which makes me appreciate the first shoots of spring, the flowers of summer, the brilliance of fall and the silence of December. I enjoy each season for its’ inherently unique qualities. Are you enjoying the respite from garden chores right now or are you longing for the long days of summer and the joy of weeding?
