Oh No Snow!

This is what I woke up to yesterday morning. What a disappointment after all the nice 

weather we have been spoiled with.

I immediately went outside to check on my plants which were covered with snow.

Oh the hostas.... I know they cannot tolerate this. 

I think the lambs ear will be ok...

and the bergenia should be fine.

But... Oh the hostas!

Well we should know in a few days what sort of damage there is. Also, to top it off today I woke up to FROST! So there I was before I even had my morning coffee spraying my plants with water. I heard this somehow helps. I don't know why but it was worth a try. Anything to save my plants... I know I'm obsessed, but what can one do.

I promised an update on my pond filtration system and how it has worked, so here is a before and after. It has really cleared up. I believe it is largely due to the UV light filter, but the colder weather could be helping also. Hopefully when the weather warms up it will remain that way.

A New Pump and Filter for the Pond

I bought a new KoolScapes pond filtration system with a UV clarifier for my pond 

at Home Hardware.

When I opened up the box I saw that it was not going to be as difficult as I thought to set it up. In fact 

it was easy and it was up and running in no time.

The hardest part was deciding which fountain head I wanted to use.

I finally decided on this fountain because of the pleasant sound it created. 

Now I hope the filtration system works and my pond clears up so I can see my fish. I will let you 

know in a week or two.

I just had to include a picture of this pasque flower which was growing beside the pond. It self 

seeded there and was a pleasant surprise.

Time to Start Picking the Flowers Again

I thought it was time to get out my favourite vase and go out to the garden to pick some flowers again. 

This is what I cam back with - helleborus and forget-me-not. I've never picked the helleborus before because my plant was not big enough but finally I was able to spare a few. I am surprised, they are lasting quite well.

Here is a closer look.