I took this photo on Saturday. The sun was shining. The grass looks pretty green for this late December day. Under these pine is our bird feeders. It gives the birds a hiding place when a hawk is around. We have ivy under these trees...but we keep it trimmed back , so it doesn't climb the trees.
It was sunny and frosty this morning, Monday. It was colder all day. Those 40 degree days have spoiled me for winter weather. LOL. Who wants to see old snow now. I know it's a coming. So I will be counting the days till spring.
I know I have a major project to redo one of our flowerbeds. I just let it get out of hand last year. So I will be making some little drawings of how I want to change it. I also am going to be thinning my mums in the front flowerbed. They are getting to bushy and taking over. Ha...seems strange to be talking of flowers here in December.
Wishing all of you a nice evening. XO
I need to do a little yard work too. It became so cold here for a few days, that my poor tomatoes dropped. I guess I needed to cover them with a something better.
ReplyDeleteWow, you still have fruit on the vine...you are living a nice place. We are in Indiana...and it is getting cold now...but we had some lovely 40 degree days. Blessings, xoxo,Susie
DeleteHi, You are lucky you are having 40 degree weather; it is supposed to drop to -18 tonight. Been snowing for several days and I'd be pleased to have sunshine and warmer days. I'm getting to where I don't drive much in the snow.
ReplyDeleteHave a fantastic evening.
Hugs,
Noreen
Noreen, We are getting the colder air now. I was loving those 40's.. I will be in shock when it snows. LOL. Blessings, stay warm. xoxo,Susie
DeleteI'm really dreading winter this year. I hope it's not as cold as it was last year. This GA girl wants no more ICE!
ReplyDeleteOooh, Ga. girl...I hope you do not have ice this winter either...it can be so destructive. My brother lives in Anniston, Ala. that's in your zone. He has a snow shovel if you ever need to borrow. Blessings, xoxo,Susie
DeleteThere is still quite a bit of green around our complex. Most of the trees are just now turning yellow and brown. My plants on the balcony are doing great, so I have a little green close by.
ReplyDeleteWanda, You must be living in a nicer, warmer part of our country. I am glad you have plants on your balcony...I could not live without some wee patch of garden, like that. Blessings, xoxo,Susie
DeleteOh Susie...your yard does look very green for December...but I fear this will soon change.😟 This was refreshing talking about spring!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Gert
Oh these new colder temps will take the green from this lawn. LOL. Gert, I am hoping since we made it thru dec with little snow...that the rest of winter is just as kind. Blessings, xoxo,Susie
DeleteThat is a beautiful picture...I love ground ivy, I have German ivy much like this and sometimes it wants to grow upward but just doesn't have those "suckers". I think about spring and the projects, too. We are redoing our crumbling porch, sidewalk and driveway and having some shrubs pulled out. It will take a lot of research to decide what to plant.
ReplyDeleteNo snow here but it sure is cold!
Happy New Year, sweetie! :)
Jane x
Thank you Blondie. Wow now you are talking a major project for spring/summer. It's brr. cold here too. Blessings for a fabulous new year. xoxo,Susie
DeleteThe new year is fast approaching, Susie. Already making plans for your gardening! You're ahead of the game! xo Nellie
ReplyDeleteNellie, The reason I am even thinking of spring , I saw my flowerbeds this week as I walked around outside in those nice 40 degree days. Yikes. So much work to do. When it snows on the beds, I won't be looking at them thinking of work. :):) Bless you, xoxo,Susie
DeleteWinter has been pretty tame so far..We're in the 20's now but at least we have some sun for a change..Have a Happy New Year..
ReplyDeleteMissy, It is getting to truly feel like winter now...in the 20's , just a few days ago it was in the 40's...I was loving that. Happy New Year to you too. Hope it's a healthy one filled with fun. xoxo,Susie
DeleteHi Susie,
ReplyDeleteI can't help but think of flowers after Christmas! I'm ready for Spring!!!
Cindy Bee
Cindy, I am glad I am not the only one. I usually look through seed catalogs for ideas. Blessings for a great new year. xoxo,Susie
DeleteI need to redo a major flower bed, one I sadly neglected last year. I hippie your plans work out and also that you have a good 2015, Susie.
ReplyDeleteI remember telling Teddy about some poison ivy and it did not cut it out...so I will be looking for that vine come soring. The bed I let go is in the back...but I am ashamed, for it is where Emma keep her fairy garden. I do like to do late winter gardening, such as clearing out the dried things from the beds. I wish you luck with yours too Judy. xoxo,Susie
DeleteNo frost in the last while, but it's gotten cold. Time to get out hats and scarves. Sigh! Wishes for a great Wednesday!
ReplyDeleteCarol, I have gotten gloves out and I think there's a pair in every jacket pocket now. LOL. I have so many scarves so I usually keep one in the cars. Stay warm and safe my friend, xoxo,Susie
DeleteThe photo looks pretty nice and I love seeing green grass especially during winter! It keeps me energized! I hope you have a great year ahead!
ReplyDeleteWell I absolutely love your name.....cause I love sunshine. I know what you are saying about staying up beat during winter...that is why I hate a snow that never thaws...cause once in a while it's good to see the grass even when it's brown. :):) Blessings to you and yours for a great new year, xoxo,Susie
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