Now I know

Do you have this plant growing in your garden?  

I didn't know what it was until a friend of mine on facebook posted a picture of it the other day and identified it as Jewels of Opar, also known as the fameflower.  This plant has been growing in my garden for several years now, popping up everywhere.   I just thought it was some type of baby's breath.  I love the pretty pink flowers and tiny burgundy and gold seedpods.  It sows freely and is drought tolerant.  

Another one of my favorites, and this one was a gift from Mother Nature.  

Winter Wonderland in Wilson

The snow flakes started falling last night and by the time we went to bed we had a soft white blanket of snow everywhere.  Mother Nature's beauty at it's best.  

This morning the snow is still falling.  We have about 2 inches here in Wilson, NC.  

Otis prefers to stay inside on the sofa in his pile of blankets.  I opened the back door for him this morning and he turned around and came back in.  

Enjoying the snow while it lasts!

Under the Dovecote....

....I discovered these beautiful periwinkle blue flowers, blue Ageratum.

A gift from Mother Nature.