Saturday, October 10, 2009

Early snow

We had our first snow of the year this morning, and there's a chance of snow this afternoon as well. Last year our first snow was November 30th! I do like snow, but Fall is my favorite time of year and I don't want to skip it, lol. As you can see, there is still plenty of green leaves on the trees:



My plants were NOT ready for this!


It's a shame to say goodbye to my roses this early, but I'm afraid they're toast. We're supposed to have near record lows tonight in the 20's.



Everyone says it's going to be a hard winter this year in the Midwest. And I thought last year was bad! I guess we'll find out.

Stay warm!

14 comments:

Sarah Sullivan said...

Oh noooooo I can't believe it!! Had it been wet here we would have too - 16 degrees last night! Oh that is amazing! I hope you don't loose your whole Fall!!! Where are you?? Hugs, Sarah

Cindy said...

Kathleen it is too early, we have snow but not like you, My plants were not ready nor I either. Your roses must be lovely, they will come again in spring. Take care.

artbyakiko said...

Oh! Poor roses, beautiful roses... Your Cloud looks excited, though. :)

WATERBABY CHRISTINE said...

Just looking at those photos makes me shiver. I'd have to move!

Kimberly said...

Brrr....we're loving the cool down here in Texas and very glad for the much needed rain. I don't miss the snow too much....just that quiet that comes with a night time snow. The way the moon makes everything look like it's dusted with diamonds. Your roses will come back, probably be amazingly beautiful next spring.
Stay warm! Hugs, k

Danielle Barlow said...

Snow??!!
Oh my goodness, I would be horrified to have snow this early - My tomatoes are still ripening!
Cloud looks like it's fun though.

Pussycats and Angels said...

Oh my word... SNOW!.... It's still quite warm here in Southern England...your beautiful roses....Cloud looks like he's having much fun though.....perhaps you could build a snow dog in your garden..
Well keep warm Kathleen.
Blessings
Julie

Unknown said...

Snow already? Its beena lovely weekend here as Julie says. Im sure Cloud will enjoy playing in it!

First Draught Farm said...

Look at Cloud go in the snow! Your pix captured the slammed door on summer AND fall!

Jennifer MacNeill said...

Snow, what the heck!? It's way to early. Looks pretty but I feel sorry for the poor plants:(

Kritter Keeper at Farm Tails said...

so sorry! yuck snow! poor roses, they looked so sad...

marnie vollenhals said...

HI Kathleen..beautiful pictures and sorry the snow hit early for you.

Five O'Clock Somewhere said...

WOW! Snow already? Looks pretty, but I think everything will be killed by all that coldness :0

Dean Grey said...

Kathleen!

Snow........already?!?!?

-Dean