A “split polar vortex” is evidently the weather phenomena responsible for the recent spate of storms.

A “split polar vortex” is evidently the weather phenomena responsible for the recent spate of storms.

What the west side of the pond looked like in February of 2012!

…actually, it’s more of a NW direction. At any rate, the view looking the other direction across the slope also affords some color.



Actually, it’s more of a SE direction. Looking over the slope, even at the end of February, still sports a number of different colors.



The area near the new Nannyberry bed is developing its yearly spring water cover.

Sure have had a ton of rain this winter!!!
Only kidding…
Amazing view of Gullfoss, in SW Iceland:

The long, thick branches of these rhododendron divisions that I almost pruned off now have buds.

The December landscape has a stark, bare-bones beauty about it.

