The sky cleared this morning, and light rain and snow are expected later this evening.
The thought “yard walk-about” had me heading out the door. This milkweed seed obviously stood out where it was stuck to the ice in the water garden. I knew it wasn’t from the butterflyweed that grows in my butterfly garden. They released their seeds months ago.
Ripples in the ice created interesting shadow designs.
Feeding immature leaf miners left designs on this leaf.
This climbing milkweed (Amplelamus albidus) is considered a pest. Monarch butterflies will occasionally nectar on its small white flowers, and will lay eggs on the leaves late in the season.
Squirrels occasionally visit our yard. It stayed frozen on the limb of the elm tree, and hurried toward the trunk when I started walking.
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I might just have to do another yard walk-about this afternoon too.
If I remember right, there’s a law against doing housework on New Year’s Day.
Posted by New Hampshire Garden Solutions on January 1, 2014 at 6:17 pm
Walking outside is always better than doing housework, no matter what day it is! I like the ripples in that second photo.
Posted by naturesnippets on January 1, 2014 at 7:40 pm
Thanks. We haven’t had the weather to produce the ice like in your blog. I’m waiting impatiently.
Posted by bayphotosbydonna on January 1, 2014 at 9:23 pm
Love the ice shots! And yes, that law does exist! 🙂
Posted by naturesnippets on January 1, 2014 at 9:32 pm
Thanks. I’m glad I was reminded of it this morning.