Hoarfrost waxes bolder ...

I woke up very early two mornings ago to a deep frost in my garden. Many of the plants have been cut down, but I was able to get some pleasing shots of the frost here and there. 

"Hoarfrost Waxes Bolder" Photo © Margaret Buffie

Summer is gone with all its roses,

Its sun and perfumes and sweet flowers,

It's warm air and refreshing showers:

And even Autumn closes.

Yea, Autumn's chilly self is going,

And winter comes which is yet colder;

Each day the hoarfrost waxes bolder

And the last buds cease blowing.

Christina Rossetti, "Bitter for Sweet".

Purple Sage "Geode" Photo © Margaret Buffie

Frosted Morning Blues Photo © Margaret Buffie

 Lemon Thyme and Elm Leaves Photo © Margaret Buffie

 Primrose Green Photo © Margaret Buffie

Sun Breathes Away Frost Photo © Margaret Buffie

Thyme Passes © Margaret Buffie