Wednesday, February 4, 2015

A Little Snow In The Garden...

We haven't had much snow this year. I know some of you have been "dumped on" and have had way too much snow... and you are probably ready for it to be gone. We had a lot of snow last year, but not much this year, to the disappointment of my kids. Well, we have had some in the last week... and it is enough to be beautiful for pictures, so I thought I would share just a few. :)





I love the bench out in the snow... the top picture is a daytime picture and the one just above this is at night. It looks so serene.  


I know this one is a bit strange, but I liked how it turned out seeing it through the screen. This was also a night picture. There is something about the snow at night... it brightens things up and just looks so nice. 
 Here are some of our raised garden beds resting in the snow... gathering a little bit of moisture for the coming season. We have had drought here for a while, so hopefully we will retain some of this moisture. 

I am enjoying the beautiful white covering as it lends a wonderful change to the landscape.  Especially as I have seen geese flying north a couple of weeks ago when the weather was so nice (70 degrees!!!) and we also saw lots of robins and heard spring birds chirping. It is way too early... and yet it is fun to think of spring as being just around the corner. :)   So, knowing winter won't last terribly long, I can really enjoy it... for a while.  

 How cheery to have the sun on the snow the next day... and I like the shadows of the morning. Last year we had a lot more snow than this... about 10-14" at a time in 3 storms... that was a LOT of snow for us. This year is less, but I am enjoying just a little this year.... especially as I hear the stories of what y'all are dealing with in those eastern states. I hope the snow stops for you out there and that you are safe in dealing with all of the trials associated with the big snows. 

Thank you for visiting today.  I hope you have a good day as you walk with Jesus. 





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28 comments:

  1. MaddyFebruary 5, 2015 at 6:04 AM

    Amazing pictures! I LOVE your blog!

    maddysdigitaldiary.wordpress.com

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    1. Gentle JoyFebruary 5, 2015 at 8:12 AM

      Thank you... so nice of you to say. Thank you for visiting. :)

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  2. Deb @ Frugal Little BungalowFebruary 5, 2015 at 5:12 PM

    It's always magical when you have the first snow or two...very nice pics ! :) Enjoyed YOUR enjoyment :)

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    1. Gentle JoyFebruary 6, 2015 at 12:06 PM

      It is fun! Thank you for sharing the fun w/ me. :)

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  3. UnknownFebruary 7, 2015 at 5:25 PM

    Thank you for sharing these beautiful photos. There is a lot that I am not a fan of during winter season, but one thing I love is to see outside wear its fluffy white coat. It is so mesmerizing, when you are not freezing in it. Have a good day.

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    1. Gentle JoyFebruary 9, 2015 at 10:49 AM

      Thank you for your sweet comment. :) It can look pretty out there... even if you have to enjoy it from inside where it is warm. :)

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  4. SewSweetVIntageFebruary 9, 2015 at 10:01 AM

    I <3 the snow on my garden patio. Your garden bench is sweet in the snow too! Happy Valentine's week<3

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    1. Gentle JoyFebruary 9, 2015 at 10:50 AM

      Thank you... the snow does add a unique and special look to the garden. :) Glad you visited.

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  5. MaschaFebruary 10, 2015 at 9:51 AM

    Wonderful winter photos, have enjoyed them.
    Greetings from Germany :-)

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  6. Scrappy quilterFebruary 10, 2015 at 11:29 AM

    i think winter is one of the prettiest times of the year. It decorates earth with dancing diamonds glittering in the sun. Thanks for sharing your photos with us. Lovely.

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    1. Gentle JoyFebruary 11, 2015 at 10:00 AM

      What a beautiful way to describe winter. :) Thank you for visiting.

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  7. StephanieFebruary 11, 2015 at 1:28 PM

    Beautiful snow pictures. Winter is my favorite season and seeing the snow always brings a smile to my face. Enjoy the remainder of your week! Hugs

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    1. Gentle JoyFebruary 11, 2015 at 3:47 PM

      Thank you... I did enjoy them... all the while I am also looking forward to spring. :) So glad you stopped by. :)

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  8. UnknownFebruary 12, 2015 at 7:59 AM

    Beautiful pictures. Thank you for sharing at the HomeAcre hop. Feel free to stop by Pint Size Farm or another one of the hosts to submit another this week :)

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    1. Gentle JoyFebruary 12, 2015 at 9:25 AM

      Thank you... and thank you for the blog party. :)

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  9. Mary Dolan FlahertyFebruary 12, 2015 at 8:41 AM

    Love the different shadings. I love pictures of empty benches. I don't know why. They seem so inviting.

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    1. Gentle JoyFebruary 12, 2015 at 9:26 AM

      I agree... they are picturesque, but you are right... it probably is because they look so inviting. :) Thank you for visiting.

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  10. LA MuranoFebruary 12, 2015 at 10:00 AM

    So pretty! My garden is covered in snow too.....1 more month to go and it should melt off!

    Thanks for linking up with Green Thumb Thursday last week! I'd love it if you'd stop by and link up again this week!

    ~Lisa

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    1. Gentle JoyFebruary 13, 2015 at 10:19 AM

      Thank you... yes, spring is coming soon! Thank you for visiting.

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  11. UnknownFebruary 12, 2015 at 10:18 PM

    Love these pictures, snow looks absolutely beautiful, and the pictures are really pretty. I hope one day to see it again. It must be great to look out the window to see this. Thanks for sharing this at Good Morning Mondays with us no-snow people. Blessings.

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    1. Gentle JoyFebruary 13, 2015 at 10:20 AM

      Thank you... and you are welcome for the glimpse into our snowy world... it is beautiful. :)

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  12. Carole @ From My Carolina HomeFebruary 13, 2015 at 7:12 AM

    Beautiful! I just love the sleeping garden concept! That bench covered in snow is just so compelling and thought provoking.

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    1. Gentle JoyFebruary 13, 2015 at 10:21 AM

      Thank you... beautifully put. Thank you for visiting. :)

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  13. Marilyn @ MountainTopSpiceFebruary 13, 2015 at 9:36 AM

    Snow makes everything beautiful! Just about all our snow has melted here, and that makes me sad! It really feels more like April, then February!

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    1. Gentle JoyFebruary 13, 2015 at 10:22 AM

      Ours is gone now also... and I agree...... it does feel more like April... and even the birds and squirrels seem to be acting like they think it is spring. We do have snow in the forecast again though.

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  14. A Grandma’s BlessingsNovember 22, 2015 at 2:48 AM

    Very pretty!

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