Wildflowers in Winter - A Winter Image

This is week two in Elizabeth Joy's plan to rise above the winter blues and to plant the blogosphere with wild flowers. I'm just getting my post in under the wire. Whew.

Today, during my lunch break, I took these pictures of Teasel. They grow along the edge of the creek that comes out of the mountains and cuts through the middle of town.

Many of you crafty people will recognize it as a popular addition to winter centerpieces and decor. I prefer to see teasel decorating the snowy walk, and providing a place for small birds to perch or hide.

The snow was melting today. Yesterday it provided fluffy white caps and coats on the frozen plants around the region.

I love teasel in any season.


To join in the fun, make tracks over to the Wildflowers in Winter wonderland. Enjoy!

Comments

ChrisB said…
Lovely photos. I'm really enjoying seeing all the wild flower photos.
2:54 AM, January 30, 2008
Molly said…
I like teasel in any season too. I also like the picture of your teasel by the water. These teasel pods make a nice addition to fall and winter bouquets of fresh flowers.
3:26 AM, January 30, 2008
Beccy said…
I love the contrast between the wintery snow and the plant on the blue water.
4:27 AM, January 30, 2008
DesLily said…
love the closeup.. i never knew what they were called! lol..

we have yet to have any snow that sticks in New Jersey (*knocking wood while I say that!*)
4:28 AM, January 30, 2008
Anonymous said…
So pretty. You really are a great photographer.
6:11 AM, January 30, 2008
Kim said…
Gorgeous pictures. I come by just to see what you've photographed even if I don't always leave a message.
6:16 AM, January 30, 2008
thirdworstpoetinthegalaxy said…
Love that second pic especially. Well done.
7:42 AM, January 30, 2008
Anonymous said…
I especially love the first one because it looks like the Teasel dance and stretch toward the frozen bank. Like snow fairies.
8:22 AM, January 30, 2008
Carole Burant said…
I see those all over the place and never knew what they were called!! Now I know:-) Great pictures...especially love the one with the water in the background!! xox
8:35 AM, January 30, 2008
Silly Goose said…
To think teasels were brought to North America to comb wool and now they've escaped from the east all the way to the Cascades! I didn't know they were wildflowers out your way too. Nice shots.

http://onthewildside24.blogspot.com/
11:42 AM, January 30, 2008
Sandy said…
My mom still has the "teasel tree" my sister made for Christmas 40 years ago! The gold spray paint is probably all that is holding it together, but maybe not.

Great photos.
11:56 AM, January 30, 2008
Alison said…
Beautiful photos!!
12:08 PM, January 30, 2008
katy said…
i learn so much from your blogs, as well as seeing so many beautiful photos.
12:11 PM, January 30, 2008
Anonymous said…
These are lovely photos, Pamela, and I love the idea of "Wildflowers in Winter."
12:24 PM, January 30, 2008
Anonymous said…
Cool - you have teasel too! Such neat-looking plants, and lovely photos, Pamela.
3:18 PM, January 30, 2008
Bobbi said…
OMG just beautiful!!!
3:35 PM, January 30, 2008
Jenni said…
I took some photos of something similar the other day. We have lots of it growing around here. I wonder if it is the same thing. I've always thought it was just some sort of sticker plant. I don't remember any flowers. This spring and summer I'll be on the lookout. I have a ball of the little stickers on my hearth. They stick together just like velcro.
4:47 PM, January 30, 2008
Anonymous said…
I love the photos BUT, is teasel those things I have to pull out of the dog's fur and my socks when we go hiking? IF so, you can have my teasel, too.
4:59 PM, January 30, 2008
Masago said…
Enjoyed these. Thank you.
5:51 PM, January 30, 2008
Jeanette said…
Hi Pamela, lovely Photo's of your wild flowers
6:14 PM, January 30, 2008
Amanda said…
Beeeeeautiful mom!
I miss you and dad. Wish we were all closer.
6:53 PM, January 30, 2008
Anonymous said…
Very pretty winter pics. I see at least it isn't too cold there as there is water that isn't frozen.
9:18 PM, January 30, 2008
BarnGoddess said…
the teasle photos are beautiful! I prefer them in their natural state too as to crafted in some home decor (which Ive been guilty of in the past)
4:10 AM, January 31, 2008
Kylee Baumle said…
Pamela, thanks for visiting my blog! I love teasel, too, and remember my mom using them many times in arrangements. They grow abundantly here. Beautiful photos!
6:33 AM, January 31, 2008
Shady Gardener said…
Very Creative photos. I wonder how the plant got its name. Thanks for visiting my blog. :-)
8:06 AM, January 31, 2008
ellen b. said…
I love that name Teasel..
Your photographs are beautiful.
8:10 AM, January 31, 2008
Unknown said…
I kept wondering how you find flowers in winter and now I see. I am amzed at their beauty even thought sleeping. :)
8:10 AM, January 31, 2008
Mary said…
Very pretty! I love how you described them as wearing caps and coats :D
8:37 AM, January 31, 2008
The Ramblin Irishman said…
Enjoyed the pictures too. It seems that you and your camera are developing a beautiful relationship.
9:30 AM, January 31, 2008
Robocop said…
Nice pictures. My sinuses will never be the same.**LOL**
9:39 AM, January 31, 2008
PAT said…
Beautiful photos, Pam. We're having snow, today, with measurable accumulation. Perhaps I'll wonder over toward the creek for a couple pictures! Snow on winter wildflowers is lovely!

Pat
10:13 AM, January 31, 2008
PAT said…
oops, make that wander, not wonder...
10:13 AM, January 31, 2008
Attie said…
OOOOO how pretty are those!!!!
11:58 AM, January 31, 2008
Anonymous said…
Those are beautiful photos, and I never new what that stuff was called before. Now I do. I especially like the second photo.
5:46 PM, January 31, 2008
Robinella said…
I didn't know the name either, but I have some on my bedside table. Those are great!
6:17 PM, January 31, 2008
Kila said…
What fun pictures. I like them very much! :)
9:08 PM, January 31, 2008
Sabrina said…
Oh my, what beautiful photos!!!! It's amazing to me you live around such beauty all the time!!! Then I remember it's cold there and I sit back in my shorts and flip flops with a smug look on my face. . .
5:18 PM, February 01, 2008
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