okay, this Norweigian Ice Breaker is all the rage in Minnesota these days.  He's arrived in at least 6 mails this week along.  

daylily within the weeds...tough buggers!  love 'em

ahh  a purple coneflower -- the most underappreciated perenial in my garden

okay after a day of "blizzard warnings" and "high wind advisories" I can really use a little green right now.... even a mosquito would be good !

oak leaf & hydrangea bloom -- hanging out in the snow and ice

a rather muddy icy mess -- spring can't come soon enough for this Diva

garden angel -- protecting the snow and drippings .... needs a new coat of paint ... (don't we all)