<<We had a pretty hefty (for this area) snow at the first of the year.

Sure looks like a wintery day.>>

<<Our possum haw often adds a nice touch of color when we look out the window.

Pictures don't really do the fennel justice.  It grew over 7' tall.>>

<<The stems were so thick I was wondering if they could be harvested and used like bamboo.

 We had a long mild fall.  Seemed like the trees turned fairly late.>>

<<And then they were gone.  Our first snow came early.  It was really pretty while it was falling.  But it didn't stick around.>>