So snow arrived in Huddersfield on Friday but in nowhere near the quantities that they had in the South-East. But a covering none the less and enough to get on my cat Bob's nerves. He's not a fan!
The Witch hazel, now stands out against the white snow.
My local park, which has been featured on the blog before, was busy with people making the most of the snow, sledging down the few little slopes. The recently created lake is frozen.
But in the midst of the park is a warm haven, the restored conservatory, with its tropical planting, was a delight, and all the better with a pot of tea.
However last night we caught the edge of the snow coming in from the east, it started at 10 o'clock and was still snowing till late this afternoon.Its the most snow I've seen I think since I moved to Huddersfield, this is my 7th winter, about 5 inches of standing snow but deeper in parts where the wind has blown it. As with all the lovely winter scenes that have been posted on my favourite gardening blogs the last few days, its amazing what a transformation it makes on the garden.
It has landed on any surface and built up a little, so there is a lovely soft haze to my garden chairs, the bench has a billowy cushion, the washing line is thicker than normal and there are lovely little round finials on my garden fence!
It does look lovely and really does turn the garden into some kind of Narnia, but after a while the novelty wears off for me - and I can't wait for the darned stuff to disappear. Thanks goodness spring isn't too far away.
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean, it looks so pretty when it first arrives, but it can be disruptive. Roads all clear round here now, and the garden still looking quite fresh with snow, but starting to thaw slowly.
DeleteTerrific photos. It's funny how some pets love it whilst others don't.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Elaine. Flighty xx
Bob is trying to find any area with no snow, must be cold on their feet!
DeleteI don't think anywhere's missed the snow this year. I think we've had the worst of it now though, if the weather forecast is to be believed. Bob can heave a sigh of relief.
ReplyDeleteYes I think a proper thaw due at the weekend, Bob will be happier then.
DeleteLovely photos Annie. I used to spend a bit of time in Huddersfield and my in laws live nearby Burnley and you're quite high up there. When I was growing up in the 70s and 80s I remember lots of deep snow and hard winters but then we seemed to go for 10 or 15 years with mild winters and barely any snow. Seems like we have returned to a snowy pattern again. We've lived here in Wales for 6 years and had snow every year and heavy snow for 4 of them. We had a little bit more last night but it seems like that might be it for us now.
ReplyDeleteYour witch hazel looks stunning against the snowy backdrop.
Yes the last few have been snowy here, but this is definitely the deepest I've had.
DeleteWonderful photos, I particularly love the one of the bench complete with snowy cushions. I must admit that, where as I enjoy the novelty occasionally, I'd rather have clear ground and cold, forsty days - they allow for more outdoor activity. Love the witch hazel shots.
ReplyDeleteLooks very comfy doesn't it, don't think I'll try it though.
DeleteIts the one time the Witch Hazel stands out!
Nice photos of the snow. Your cat looks apprehensive about the snowy conditions. The snow here has almost gone and the rain is back again.
ReplyDeleteThink due to thaw here by the weekend, Bob will be happy then!
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