Daphne odora (Winter daphne)
It is time again for Garden Bloggers Foliage Day (GBFD), but everything along the East Coast except for bird feeders is shut down for the weekend, courtesy of Winter Storm Jonas.
Predictions for here in Chapel Hill were for 4-6 inches of snow, but in early afternoon we are getting freezing rain and sleet, 29°F (-1.6°C). Conditions were not bad when I went out to get the newspaper this morning and snapped several photos, but now most of the grass is white and roads are icy and dangerous.
Foliage Day Panorama 2016-01-22
I am using panoramas to help me study and evaluate the structural elements in the garden. So many trees and shrubs have died and I am making plans to tackle a plan for improvements. Thanks to Christina at Garden of the Hesperides for hosting. Read her foliage update and see more links to foliage perspectives from many parts of the world.
I like how you are using panoramas of your garden, Susie, it does really show a great general view. Good you didn’t get quite as much snow as predicted but it still looks very cold. A good time to be indoors planning rather than doing!
Washington DC and up to NY are supposed to really get hit with this storm. We’re starting to get snow now, which I prefer over ice. Fortunately we don’t have anywhere to be and I have plenty to take care of indoors.
We are experiencing much the same. Please be careful, Susie. It may be a very good day for a cup of tea in front of the fire.
Thanks John, we’ll heed your good advice. Stay safe.
Your winter Daphne seems to be soldiering on through it all (sniff sniff). Stay warm.
It does indeed, although I detected some of the flowers turning dark. We had some very low temperatures this past week and I covered the daphne the first night, but then just let it slide. Too lazy to hover over the plants very much.
Very nice!
Thanks Anca. I”m hoping by February’s Foliage Day there will be more to report.
I like Daphne’s they provided wonderful winter colour and scent.
Brian, I agree. Daphne has certainly helped me get through this winter with color and fragrance and they’re useful in arrangements.
I’m finding that with the changing environment I have losses even among my most robust plantings. As I replace my lost plants I am planting more from the perspective of what foliage provides greater interest across more seasons.
That’s certainly too bad to realize the changes you’re seeing Charlie. Your strategy for replacements though seems wise.
That is a great idea to use the panoramas! How fun to have a nip of snow on the garden when you normally don’t get much. Stay warm and safe!
We finally had snow today Beth but at first it was mostly ice. It does make the garden look grand.
I love the panorama shot.
Thanks Ann. I’d forgotten I could do panoramas and now that I’ve practiced again I believe they can be a useful record.
The daphne looks very pretty with a dusting of snow. I hope you don’t get heavy ice rain. We are having very similar weather – it was extremely cold the last few days, but now it is raining on the snow and the cold frozen ground, so I am staying in today!
Thanks Cathy, hope the daphne isn’t hurt by the ice, snow and cold weather. We’re supposed to warm up tomorrow so much of it should melt, but first we’ll have a cold, cold night. Hope you’re finding plenty to enjoy indoors. I’ve been cooking–something I hadn’t taken much time with lately and it’s been fun.
Love the sprinkled daphne foliage! Keep safe 🙂
We’re under three feet of snow. 🙂 Love that sugar frosted daphne. 🙂
It is amazing how Daphne seems to be able to cope with frost. I love your photo of the frosted one.
Oh ice is my least favorite…but I love the look of your garden. I do have the option on my camera for panoramic photos and should use them more to help me redesign…thanks for the idea Susie!