We Got Snow!

We received our first significant snowfall overnight December 3 and into the day December 4. I always try to get out and take a hike when we have snow cover. It just transforms things. If you are moving through the woods and surrounding areas; there is a quietness, not normally there.

I did get out for just a short walk in the snow Saturday. The location was the property behind Schuler's Flower Shop in Hoopeston.........a great place for all of your floral requirements by the way.......with their accompanying garden center for all of those needs in the spring........(just a short commercial break..)

Following of course are some pictures.....


          Snowy landscape........notice the old Coke machine....it sure stands out in the snow....

Snowy trees inside a small wood lot area.

Looking toward the flower shop (center of pictures) with garden center to far right.

    A lone snow covered tree......

Winter berries.....I should know what these are, but do not.....if you do, please educate me... They certainly make a nice contrast with the snow, don't they?

These snow covered thistles, really caught my attention. The area was full of them. They would normally be just the same brown color as the surrounding plants at this time of the year. This plant is Teasel and is a plant native to Europe and Northern Africa, so is an invasive species to North America. It is an attractive plant earlier in the year when it has puple blossoms.

I like snow. Many people do not. If you  get an opportunity, just get out there and take a close look and try to see it as you might have when just a kid......