Frozen Weed

Jack Frost made this garden weed all pretty for the morning.

Strange Carcass

Whatever this critter was, it appeared to have far more legs than normal. Maybe those are twigs entwined in the web?

Arctic Pansies Waiting for Spring

Happy to see the Arctic pansies still lurking beneath all the winter kill.

Downy Woodpecker

This little cutie was busy at the base of the crab apple tree yesterday. The downy woodpecker is listed as the smallest woodpecker in North America. This is a female.

Cedar Waxwings Return

The crab apples are frozen, but evidently ready for eating. Cedar waxwings, robins, starlings and blackbirds feasting daily.

Herbs Growing Indoors

One of the garden "saves" from last growing season: a rosemary plant. Some are hardy, but the last few I've planted haven't been, so I decided this one will live indoors every winter. It's really nice to have a plant to clip for recipes.

Sidewalk Christmas Cheer

My daughter and I lined the walkway with a few of these giant candy canes yesterday. She was concerned Santa wouldn't spot our house because we didn't put lights on the house this year (because of the weather). This will do the trick.