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Monday, December 12, 2011
Solstice Countdown. . .10!
Those of us who are avid gardeners and living in the Northern Hemisphere can't wait for the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year. Then the days will begin to lengthen and we can look forward to the gardening season once again. Whoo-hoo! This year the solstice occurs on December 22nd, and to celebrate I'm posting a photo-a-day countdown with some of my favorite photographs of 2011. Enjoy!
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8 comments:
I want these in my garden!
This is a large shrub/small tree that would probably do well in your back yard, Erin!
Love Stellatas - one of my favourite shrubs - and the countdown for the solstice is on - every year I dread the short days more and more - nice to have something bright to give us hope.
Thanks, Alison - more to come!
Actually I love the drama of these short days and wouldn't have it any different. Without dark there is no light! But I am still going to enjoy your pics. Always excellent!
best
R
Jocelyn, I have a little star magnolia in my garden that I tend to forget about until it is in bloom...then it's unforgetable!
Debbie, the blooms are brief, but at such a welcome time!
Robert, I agree. The darkness forces us to hibernate a bit and rest. Can be quite cozy and restorative!
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