There are two mountains we can see from inside and outside of our house when looking to the east. The first photo is of Ben Lomond which is 1527 meters (5157 feet) at its highest peak. There is not much snow on Ben Lomond in our winter which is now, occasionally there is a decent amount. There is a snow making machine up there as well and it's used when a decent snowfall has fallen because some people do like to ski.
This first three photo were taken through the window, zoomed well in of course as it's about 1 hours' drive from home to begin the journey up the mountain. The first one is early in the morning, well it is for me, then the second photo shows the snow a bit later on in the morning. A link to part of the road up the mountain and the village [ here ]
Another day and more snow on Ben Lomond, taken from inside my home on the same day as the first photo.
The next two photos are of Mt. Barrow 1413 meters (4636 feet) and about 22 km from home. The first photo was taken from a different location and the second was taken from home later towards evening. Mt. Barrow doesn't have snow on it every year, but you know it's cold when the snow comes. It will probably be all gone when we wake up the next morning.
These two photos are of a Dwarf Nandina Domestica which are growing in the front garden as a hedge and were planted last year. The kangaroos had a good time eating some of them last year, this year they haven't attempted to at this point in time. These plants are beautiful in winter as they have a vibrant red foliage, sometimes it takes a few years for them to develop their colour.
I was surprised to see the Dwarf Lavender also known as Spanish Lavender and a few other names, in flower. The plant below is a grass and escapes my mind to be named. There are 3 of these in the front garden bed.
The Heuchera below is a nice plant and only recently has become available for commercial use to grow in the gardens. The Heuchera comes in a few colours and we have 3 of them, they are a Native of North America.
The first Camellia in bloom this year. There are just three at this stage. We have a hedge of different ones growing up the west side of the house, they are sheltered.
Bello paisaje de montaƱa.
ReplyDeleteHi Margaret, thank you so much for sharing your lovely pictures and information about this majestic place.
ReplyDeleteGreat view! Is it autumn there now?
ReplyDeleteYour photos of the mountains are very beautiful. Here is heuchera a common plant for sale. I have many of them in my garden. I like them very much. I like camellia too.
ReplyDeleteThe mountain photos are spectacular. That last picture of the flower is so pretty. I enjoyed your pictures.
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