“It Is Not Time Yet”
Heatherwood Patio

It is not time yet to go out to the fire pit and have a hotdog/marshmallow roast. We now have about 15-18 inches of snow here in Eastern Washington. The high level of snowfall has created a lot of work in our Heatherwood garden. While the plants are resting we still need to shovel and plow snow from our driveway, upper patio, and side walks. We also need to sweep the heavy snow off the drooping branches of our juniper and cypress trees (we have over 70 of them). That keeps up pretty busy.

These snow and cold winter months are a good time to sit back and contemplate how we want to see our Heatherwood garden develop over the coming years. It is a time to read and look at books, magazines, and the internet to get new ideas. It is a time to visualize what can be and start planning projects for the coming year. And on nice days, it is a gift just to walk around the garden and enjoy its winter beauty.

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