Comments on: One Man’s Snow is Another Man’s Treasure

By: Chan S.

Chan S. — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Wow–I’d better rush out and refinance before the temperatures go up! Seriously, though, it’s nice to have gotten decent snow cover here in Wisconsin after two previous bone-dry winters.

By: Kathy

Kathy — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

That’s what it really comes down to, isn’t it? What is good for the plants? That’s what really matters. And I wonder how good that snow was for those Texas plants. If they weren’t ready for it, it could have been disastrous.

By: bill

bill — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Well, one live oak suffered a lot of damaage as I noted. The Lindheimers muhly (a tall grass) looks pretty messed up but it’s dormant this time of year anyway. I mostly use native plants, except for the roses. They’ve all been through colder weather than this and actually the snow seems less damaging than being coated with frozen rain. We may not get snow much here but freezing temperatures are very common in the winter.

I got several requests to store snowballs in the freezer for my Houston friends when they visit. Perhaps I should charge a fee?

By: Kathy

Kathy — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

It’s hard for us northerners to get a sense of what makes winter “winter” down there. It’s never clear to me what goes dormant or for how long. But in general snow is better than a lot of other kinds of wintery precipitation; that’s why, despite all our moaning and groaning, we’re glad to see snow on the ground.

I wouldn’t charge a fee if you want to keep them as friends. I’m afraid it’s just entertainment expense.

By: brosoong

brosoong — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

I find that you are so blessed to really have the grace to experience the snow and it’s effect ,first hand. For you see, there is no snow here in Singapore island.
I like to thank you for e-sharing your experience here.
From bro.soong see choo,at Singapore (tropic country) =) {SMILING}
Thanks again.