The first fall of snow is not only an event, it is a magical event. You go to bed in one kind of a world and wake up in another quite different, and if this is not enchantment then where is it to be found? ~J. B. Priestley
For the first time in several years, snow has returned to our region (south west Pennsylvania, US) in November and December. For the last few years we were lucky to get one or two snowfalls a year; we’ve already had several inches of snow in December and one gorgeous deep fluffy snowfall right before Christmas. Not only is it beautiful but it provides protection in the garden from deep freezes (known here as “white mulch”) and fixes nitrogen in the soil. After a difficult drought in late summer through early autumn, this is heaven sent moisture for the garden and also provided an enchanting snowy Christmas this year.
Various health issues prevented me from posting much this summer – it was all I could do to keep the garden going in the drought – but now I can relax and reflect on the garden year while enjoying the fun of decorating the house for the holidays. Dear friends spent a few days with us for Christmas, much to the delight and endless fascination of Pixie who is unaccustomed to having unrestricted access to visitors!
As I write, Christmas music is playing quietly in the background and the low winter sun is softly lighting the room. A time for reflection and hopes for a peaceful year- in our hearts at least – to come. Here is a short video of the decorations of the season and the beautiful snowfalls that we enjoyed, with my song “Christmas in My Heart” playing underneath. Enjoy!
Pixie and I wish everyone everywhere a beautiful season of joy, light and celebration and hope you are able to “keep Christmas” in your hearts.
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Lovely video and song, Lynn!
Thank you, Jean – happy new year to you!
Just a day or two ago I was thinking it’s time for you to reappear, and now here you are. Your video is so clear, and your song captures the spirit of the season. Happy impending 2025.
Thank you Steve – I finally had time to slow down enough to reflect and write. I do plan to post on a much more regular schedule this year in spite of impending shoulder surgery. Wishing you a very happy new year.
I enjoyed the song and the pictures that went with it. I hope that you have a better year in 2025 with time to post as I always enjoy seeing your garden through the seasons.
So glad you enjoyed the post, tootlepedal – I believe a better year is coming as I miss posting here. Wishing you a Happy New Year!
Great to see a post from you (and Pixie), Lynn.
Very best wishes for a happy, and healthy, new year.
Thank you Kerry – it was a bit of a tough summer for various reasons but as gardeners always do, I’m hoping for a great 2025 :-)) Have a very happy new year, my friend.
Lovely, festive decorations, Lynn!
Thank you Eliza – Happy New Year!
Happy Holidays and thanks for the shot of your gate because it causes this gardener’s pulse to quicken in a good way.
Happy Holidays to you, Judy! I know you have an eye for doors – I’ve wanted that gate for years, finally got my wish and I love it – makes for great photos too!
Beautiful….both the video and your “Keep Christmas in my Heart!”
Best wishes for the new year, filled with good health and happiness! Mary
Thank you so much, Mary – wishing you a very happy New Year!
What a pleasure in the images and music. My little Mariposa also enjoyed it–after she saw Pixie appear running through the garden! I didn’t realize you weren’t feeling well this year and I hope you are feeling better and looking forward to gardening again next year.
Thank you Bernadette – how cute that Mariposa watched Pixie! I did have a few health scares this summer along with a very painful shoulder, I’m scheduled for shoulder surgery in February, so I’m hoping I’ll be back in the garden by April. Happy New Year!