Happy New Year. January is half over and weather wise it has been what I call “ugly bugly.” We had warm weather, then a beautiful snowstorm (16 inches at our house), then rain storms which washed it all away. Some of it washed right into my basement. Yesterday we had a snow squall and we might get more snow tomorrow, and then temperatures are supposed to plummet into the single digits for a few days. I hope we get some snow before that happens so the poor plants will have a bit of a blanket.
I started out the year just right – buying plants. A local nursery is closing, and I went to see what they had for sale. I ended up with a cart full of perennials – half off. They are heeled into the veggie garden, and I have until April to figure out where to put them. Such a dilemma.
Gramma Penny's Garden 
You know, this certainly is pretty, and white really is my favorite color, but wow! I have experienced very minor snow only a few times in other regions, and perhaps I should keep it that way.
Its so special when we get a big amount – fairlyland