Today is a beautiful sunny day. Cold, but definitely an encouraging day to go out and get some fresh air. The camera went along and we took some pictures to show why winter is another wonderful season around here. Above, the shrubs and grasses wear little snow berets!
This year I didn’t cut The Blues (Schizachyrium scoparium ‘The Blues’) back before winter. I often cut the whole bunch and use them as decorations in the house, in vases or on wreaths, but I wanted to see what their winter interest would be this year. I love the way the grass goes from green through blues through grayish-purples throughout the year and its contrast against the snow is very pretty.
And then there are the blueberry bushes! You can just see the little reddish buds, all ready to burst into bloom when the time is right. Oooh, I can just taste those berries now!
And finally, the Cabaret grass (Miscanthus sinensis var. condensatus ‘Cabaret’) – full and dramatic in its golden winter coloring against the snow. I must remember to cut this grass down early as it will shatter all over the place in the Spring winds. But for now, Cabaret is awesome next to the big rock.
What is interesting in your garden now?
