I took myself on a little field trip today to fredrik meijer gardens. As I was wandering around, I saw this tree and it's beautiful colors surprised me. The winter garden can be delightful.
"Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul." Psalm 143:8
Yesterday morning there was ice on the plants in my yard because we had some freezing rain over night. I was excited to go out and take some interesting photos. Although you can't see much ice on this rhododendron, it's great to see some green.
This is my poor chicken with succulents (hens and chicks) by my backdoor. Last year they wintered really well outside. In the spring, I just cut off the chicks and re-potted them. They multiplied nicely in spite of my neglect.
This is a plant along the side of our driveway. I didn't venture too far because it was freezing, but I always find something interesting...at least to me. I love how these pods are open on the top in such a simple fancy way...like eyelashes.... and you can see the seeds inside.
I took this picture of one of my cute prickly cacti yesterday. It has a lot of debris in the cracks that I can't pick out because it's too painful. Hey, that could be a good analogy for some things in my life!