Garden Bloggers Bloom Day January 2013

January 2013 Garden

Its January in this Long Island garden and time for another Garden Bloggers Bloom Day.  Inspired by the quote, “We can have flowers nearly every month of the year.” by Elizabeth Lawrence, Carol at May Dreams Gardens hosts Garden Bloggers Bloom Day on the 15th of every month. Gardeners from all over the world walk out into their gardens to note what is currently blooming.  Blooms are few this time of year here in the northeast but I was able to venture out into my garden and find some colorful sites to share.

Nandina domestica Winter Berries

The winter so far has been mild with temperatures in the 40s and 50s by day and 30s by night.  We had just a slight dusting of snow so far around the holidays. Come with me and lets take a look.  No need to bundle up...its mild outside plus this is a virtual tour!  The first plant to visit is my Nandina domestica.  It displays its bright red berries all throughout the winter months.

Crab Orchard Walkway with Junipers and Sedges

 Along the winding walkway in the front are Japanese Garden Juniper, Liriope and Sedges which are the winter stables in the garden. 

Sedum Groundcover

Here is some Sedum groundcover peeking out in the back garden area.  

Heuchera Caramel in January

This Heuchera Caramel just added to the garden during the past couple of years has proven to add some nice winter interest. 

Barberry Royal Burgundy Winter Berries

Here is Barberry showing its red winter berries.

Endless Summer Hydrangea Flower Head

I love Hydrangeas and they even supply interest in wintertime with their dried flower heads.

Chamaecyparis obtusa Fernspray False Cypress

Here are some Cypress Fernspray ...

Sedum Buds in January

 and some Sedum buds poking their heads up out of the soil in anticipation of spring.

Weeping Norway Spruce and Heuchera Caramel

Viewed here are some more of the newly added Heuchera along with a Weeping Norway Spruce.

Winter Poolscape

The pool is all closed for the winter months but we can still enjoy the poolscape here with an assortment of evergreens.  The most forefront plant is a Variegated Boxwood with some Nellie Stevens Holly in the right backdrop.

Ajuga Burgundy Glow in January

 Ajuga Burgundy Glow keeps it purple color all winter.

Weeping Blue Atlas Cedar

The Weeping Blue Atlas Cedar is one of my favorites any time of year with its cascading "waterfall-like" appearance and blue-green foliage. To the left is a Weeping White Pine and an upright Blue Atlas Cedar in the far backdrop.

Winter Garden

 Garden gal and boy wait for spring to arrive in a few months.  Thank you for taking time to stop by and visit my January garden...please let me know you were here...and please visit our hostess Carol at May Dreams Gardens for links to more gardens around the world.

As Always...Happy Gardening!

 Author: Lee@A Guide To Northeastern Gardening, Copyright 2013. All rights reserved