The beauty of light in winter's forest is ever-changing. I often stop to gaze and appreciate.
We've been getting small amounts of snow every few days. However, our snowpack remains too low to give us adequate moisture for summer. Temperatures fluctuate above freezing some days causing melt. During the night, lowering temperatures freeze everything solid.
Navigating on skis and walking the neighborhood become challenging with ice underfoot.
My amaryllis is blooming!
From bulb to bloom I've enjoyed the mystery of its growth.
Its fiery red adds a pop of color to our days.
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| now 18 years old, she was interested in plants from an early age |
Our granddaughter, Amanda, was awarded first place in plant research at the Denver regional science fair. Now, she advances to the state science fair held in April. For her experiment, she investigated the effects of UV-degraded microplastics on aquatic primary producers - a timely topic in our modern world where plastic trash threatens the environment.
I celebrate many good things today:
light on snow, winter blooms, and a studious granddaughter trying to safeguard the natural environment
