As it snowed heavily all around today, the Captain brought in some of this fall’s apples we had stored in our workshop. How bright they look against the snow. I think the smaller red one on the left is a MacIntosh, and the other three are called Wilmuta, which is a cross between Jonagold and Gravenstein. The Wilmuta is a great winter apple. It matures in October and keeps well in a cool place. What a treat to see them today in a January snowfall. The rest of my garden is asleep under the snow, but the apples are still edible after a sleep in the workshop.
What sleeps in winter garden beds?
Some kale and wilted lettuce heads,
Carrots tasty, shriveled chard,
In soil that’s frozen very hard.
The chives are shivering with cold,
But in the springtime they’ll be bold
And send up shoots that say to me
Your salad’s where I’d like to be.
One day the sun will warm the soil
And Anne-li will go out and toil
Turning over weedy dirt
While working in her short-sleeved shirt.
She’s anxiously awaiting spring
So she can go and do her thing.
Great post, happy harvesting in spring to you Anneli!!
Thanks, John. May spring come sooooooon!
Apple pie next 🙂
Yes, it will soon be time to make another one. Mouth watering already.
I loved your verse!
Aw! Thanks, Terry. I’m always a bit nervous when I publish something silly like that, but it’s all in good fun.
Love the photo of the apples. They really are so colorful against the snow. Your snow pics are great as well..oh and of course your little verse as well.
Thank you, thank you, thank you, Sonja. 😉 The apples do look bright against the snow. They taste good too.
Spring is just around the corner and then it gets much warmer… Love your apples
Can’t wait!! I’m tired of winter.
I bet they’re crisp and tasty !
I was surprised that they still are! Kept cool.
Yum…I love a good apple. I really enjoyed your gardening poem, Anneli. 🙂 I hope you’re out doing your thing soon!
TY, Jill. I love throwing together these little rhymes. I’m so glad I have patient and indulgent followers.
I love your verse! But then, I’m a great fan of Ogden Nash. He was the master of silliness. Carry on. 🙂
Me too!!! I love Ogden Nash’s poems. Laughter is good medicine.
Cute poem and I can picture you working in your garden.
I have fun making up poems. Looking forward to those warmer days when I can be outside in the garden.
I love your writing! Your apples are beautiful!!!! How wonderful it must be to enjoy apples you’ve grown. Your garden is wonderful; just sleeping until the sun warms the earth and you can go at it! Best wishes to you and all you grow! Happy New Year! Koko 🙂
Thank you. We love the garden for what it gives back after all our hard work. Happy New Year to you too.
There is nothing silly about light hearted verse or a poem, Anneli. It takes talent to write something simple but true.
The apples set on snow were very pretty while the snow and low visibility in the yard, over and beyond was beautiful.
We had just brought the apples in from the workshop storage area and they seemed so bright against the snow. That was my inspiration.
It was certainly a beautiful photo, Anneli and wonderful inspiration, too.
Terrific photo and love your poem. Spring can’t come soon enough!
Thank you, Belinda. We had more snow yesterday and although it’s pretty, I’m thinking more and more of spring.
Nice poem and photograph! All those plants are hunkered down and just biding their time. Roll on Spring!
Thanks, Bun. I am really looking forward to gardening time. Enough of this icy stuff.
Scrumptious red apples, pretty and mouth watering. Should have the photo on my fridge to encourage me to reach for an apple instead of the *thigh padders* I reach for. Lovely verse, you add sparkle to our day!
Hugs to you and Gary, xo
Thanks, Marsha. Hope you’re enjoying someplace warm.