Heavy Snow

Far away on the other side of the globe my bloggy friend Merinz has just posted photographs of her Hydrangea in full bloom in the sunshine of New Zealand. I said I would take a photo of mine in comparison. Here it is. Pitiful isn't it?

For the last three weeks the poor thing has been struggling with the weight of several inches of snow. It has started to thaw a little now and this is what emerged. Er, was I supposed to dead head it a while ago? (Merinz?)

It wasn't just the hydrangea that has suffered. My fantastic bay tree - rescued from certain death by compost heap at a local garden centre about 1o years ago. No longer the round shapely lady - more lopsided and a bit flat up top.

However, my little chinese dog that sits patiently beside my bench ready to prop open the conservatory door when required looks rather dashing with his new hat don't you think?