Neighbours talking over the garden gate has long been a tradition. They share gardening tips, complain about the weather and pests yet are ever eager to discuss their gardens. That is what I had in mind when creating this blog. So stop by my garden gate to find out the latest happenings in my garden.

Happy Gardening!

Garden Gnome
"All my life through, the new sights of Nature made me rejoice like a child." ~ Madame Marie Curie"

Thursday, March 03, 2011

Horror Frost

heavy frost
Horror Frost
February 23, 2011

Last we had a very heavy frost, termed horror frost.  This happens during the winter when the temperature suddenly rises causing heavy fog then the temperature drops causing the fog to form heavy ice crystals over everything.  It usually only happens a couple of times during the winter.  It really is quite pretty to wake to.  The gardens were a mystical delight!

Happy Gardening!

Garden Gnome
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Posted by Garden Gnome at 4:07 PM
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  1. Carol Yates Wilkerson2:34 PM

    I presume you were using a play on words of sorts in reference to the horror that frost can be. If not, maybe you meant hoarfrost? Either way, great picture! Have a wonderful weekend!

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  2. John | Daily Photo5:08 PM

    Fantastic picture. I love to see it when this happens to the trees. We call it a hoar frost in the U.K.

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