
Seven hundred days…that is how long the weather forecasters told us our area had not seen accumulating snowfall. This week, when the skies greyed and beautiful snowflakes began to descend, it created a swell of joy in many, especially children with new sleds and toboggans. It was a superb snowstorm, not so much as to cause a complete standstill, but enough to have a bit of fun in. Even the most winter-weary could not feel hostility toward it when they gazed at a landscape frosted with white.
There is little left in my yard to vase. I took advantage of an amaryllis that had grown so top-heavy it had to spend its last days in the garage. I found a basket instead of a vase. Anything glass or porcelain might have cracked in the freezing temperatures. I plucked a few stems of sedum that still had some dried flowers and placed them in the spring-green basket. The amaryllis mirrored the brilliant snow. It is a fun way to celebrate IAVOM (In a Vase on Monday) and the glorious snowfall.
Rambling in the Garden IAVOM

Beautiful
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It was cold arranging it, but fun to see too.
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Now that is a pretty picture! And what a celebration of Amaryllis. It looks huge.
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It was a beauty. I still have the bulb and will try to keep it going next year. It had three flower spikes. The last was so huge and so tall the pot, even with support, flipped over. It finally lhad to bloom in the garage, and then the snowfall was a perfect opportunity to make it a star again.
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Oh lucky you. I had one just like this last year but sadly it hasn’t shown any sign of blooming this year. Our bout with “snow” turned out to look more like rice scattered on the ground. Maybe next year will be our snow year. Snow ,for a day or two, makes the cold more bearable.
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Yes, I agree, but now I am ready for the warm up forecasted to arrive this week.
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What a fabulous idea…love the green basket against the snow too.
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I love that green too. It was such a perfect contrast, the springiest of greens and the cold pristine snow.
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Genius presentation of your amaryllis. The snow is gorgeous.
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I just had to use the snow. What you can’t see is the arrangement is on the top of a snow laden stump. I’m glad the amaryllis had a great send off. It was really a lovely flower.
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That IS fun, and beautiful, too! Happy IVOM!
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I love the description of your snowfall and the feelings it generated in those who experienced it 😊 Your white amaryllis is a perfect symbol of that joy – and I love its green centres!
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The centers are beautiful…almost magical in a way. Thanks for hosting this great weekly challenge.
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You are welcome
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That made a wonderful photo. I was excited for the snow. Then it stopped twenty miles away. Good one.
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Thanks so much. It is going to start melting away tomorrow.
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You’re welcome. That’ll be good for you. As beautiful as it is, it makes everything much harder doesn’t it,
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Yes, for sure…but so pretty.
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The snow framing the white and green Amaryllis makes it all the more picturesque! I hope you enjoy your winter wonderland while it lasts.
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A natural backdrop for the amaryllis couldn’t have been more perfect. What a lovely swan song for the bloom.
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You create magic with flowers!
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Thanks Anne, it did feel magical, a bit like the way your small garden of red appeared.
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This is so pretty and such a lovely way to celebrate that snowfall! Magical! The Amaryllis got the chance to show itself off too! 😃
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This is so pretty and such a lovely way to celebrate that snowfall! 😃Magical! The Amaryllis got the chance to show itself off too!
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Thanks…I loved the way the petals mirrored the snow.
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Thanks so much. Yes, Amaryllis are definitely worth showing off.
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