January

At the end of January, the nights are long and the days are cold. Gardeners check the weather almanac every day to see when the worst of winter is over. And happily, the coldest days are behind us. In February, the temperature rises about 2 degrees a week. By the March equinox, it will feel like spring.

But first we must to get through today's winter storm.

The wildlife habitat is covered by a soft white blanket.

Sculptures have formed in Papas Garden.

Snow insulates the plants in pots from the cold.

Bird houses wear white stocking caps.

Heavy snow and blowing winds collapsed the Jackson vine, Smilax smallii. But there are few other problems.

Bird prints on the edge of the carport are large and deep. Perhaps a hawk, looking for something tasty hiding among the garden tools.

Snow and sleet are hard on animals in a backyard wildlife habitat.