Early Winter Tree Climbing

A balmy December thus far...

Local Meadows of Dan tree-climbing guru Bob Wray [Blue Ridge Tree Climbing, LLC] comes over to the pond to lead a duo-climb up our favorite tulip poplar tree.

Somber Colors

After a stormy spell in early October, the leaves are starting to fall as Nature prepares for rest...

Transitioning to the Fall Season

 A distinct difference in lighting and a subtle shift of nature's color palette are a hint of the fall season coming on...

Late Summer Haying

Afternoon lighting on the tidy hay furrows....

Mid-Summer Delights

Frost-killed in 2014, the aromatic lilies have resurrected themselves this year and offer us a multi-sensory treat !!

Summer Scenes

 All tranquil around the pond -- as summer progresses...

And now... the "Spring Finale" !!

... It doesn't get much more spectacular when the Azaleas & Rhododendron bloom simultaneously...

On with the "Spring Show"

The ornamental cherry makes its debut...

And then an annual "favorite" -- the aromatic lilac...

Spring Flowers -- Next Installment

After a bit of a wait... Consistent, nice weather conditions are yielding the usual succession of spring flowers.   The most colorful yet to come...

First of the Spring Flowers

Crocus starting off the season.   More to follow soon...

A Snowfall, At Last....

An Icy Interlude

The trees sparkle in a crystal encasement...

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First snowdrops of the season emerge....

Winter Morning -- "Crystal Cold"

Deep freeze last night with temperatures down to -5F.  Now in the bright morning sun, it's up to +1F. 

... Dog Stella loves it all !!

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