A simple and beautiful thing for a cold snowy Monday here in my corner of the world.
On a dreary cold morning at the farm shop I noticed the new buds on the young beech trees. How beautiful that the leaves stay until the new buds are open. No one knows why this happens, perhaps to protect the new buds from browsing deer, maybe to provide some frost protection to the new buds. Botanists call this retention of dead plant matter marcescence.
Whatever the reason I am glad that they do so that I can see it and share it with you.
Stay warm, Or cool, which ever will make you happiest.
The old ones looking out for and protecting new life – their last task … Lovely photo and post. 🙂
It’s lovely. No snow here (yet), though I did go and hunt out a vest this morning!!
Am am always amazed at how you pay attention to even the smallest things. I’m working on that in my own life. Thanks for the inspiration!
Despite a return to cold temperatures after a very brief respite, I saw the daffodils poking through the dirt in our front yard today. Hope!!! Lovely photo, as always.
Miriam,
I love this post and your “simple things” posts in general.
Rinda