First Snow

We woke up to three inches of snow. It was the first morning on a recent trip to Madison where I met up with my friend from Indiana. This was the end of October, and to see 3″ of snow was a little earlier than I’d like, but it was beautiful.

However, our plan that morning was to go to Olbrich Botanical Gardens and the snow only enticed us more…we were excited to see how the snow enhanced the gardens.

Three inches of snow.

It was a delight. The skies were fall blue, the air was crisp and the paths were inviting…we said we felt like we were in Narnia.

From an elevated platform in the gardens.

Snow covered the tree branches and plants and bushes…all outdoor furniture… and a gentle wind blew swirls of snow off the trees. The paths were mostly clear because the sidewalks were warm enough to melt the snow as it touched the ground.

A lone rose.
Still water.

After spending a good amount of time outside we finally got chilled and went indoors.

IThe snow had already melted off this fall display.

Once inside we walked through the warm, tropical conservatory with birds and butterflies. It was a great way to warm up our whole body.

Inside the warm conservatory.

Even though I’m not ready for winter to begin, the first snowfall of this season turned out to be a wonderful event. But I’m thankful we were in Madison and there was no snow back home in Northfield.

My friend Frances, and I.

9 thoughts on “First Snow”

  1. As always, wonderful beautiful pictures. I’m so glad the snow didn’t change your plans. It sounds like you were able to thoroughly enjoy an unexpected scene at the Botanical Gardens. You even found a rose❣️ Lori

  2. Such beautiful, peaceful pictures and so fun to see you with Frances. Both looking great and happy! Vicki

  3. Now you’ve shown me Olbrich is a beautiful place even with snow. Your photos are beautiful. Caleb’s new home is super close to the gardens. So I expect I will visit there often. Such a beautiful city, Madison. Most of the snow was gone by the time we arrived on Friday. Just some residual.

    1. It will be fun to have Caleb living so close to the gardens. It will be a great place to go together when you visit.

  4. Valerie, what beautiful photos! It is wonderful to accept the snow as another way to enjoy the garden, rather than be upset. Nature is beautiful in all its clothes!

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