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One of the fir trees we planted a long time ago in today's snow ❄️ Temps staying below freezing and more snow coming, so they say #winter #bestofdecember #bestof2021 #conifer #doug-fir

Snow always looks so nice on evergreen trees😊

Beautiful photo!💘😍

Wow.

#winterwhite

Thank you😘The conifers don't disappoint in the snow ❄️ It's extra nice there is no east wind 🌬️ yet @gjones @ShelleySnyder @charlotte @emch

My pleasure!💘😍

Beautiful .. just needs a few baubles and lights 🎄😂

Stunning photo ☺️

Hi Laura! Hope you are well. Looks like you had some snow! ⛄️

Hi Rich! All is well here. I trust you are well too. Yes, snow! I believe we're getting more tonight ❄️ A freezing winter is good for us here. And it's fun 😊 Stay well! @richard.spicer.7906

Beautiful picture but, omgosh I hope that is not coming this way. I wouldn't expect much for snow her, a day or a week but bone biting cold is just wrong!

#earthday to me means appreciating the things that mother nature provided before humans got their hands on them. This fir in our yard got my attention with the #sapstream. Read below for definition

This is quoted from a WordPress article " So how do sap streams work?  When a tree is under attack, it releases large amounts of sap that (if all goes well) plugs the insect holes, thus trapping and drowning the insect.  If infestations are too significant, sap streams are ineffective, and the tree will die."

I've noticed this sap stream for a few years and trust this mighty tree is holding it's own as nature intended. #earthday #firtreesap https://naturechronicles.wordpress.com/douglas-firs-and-sap-streams-natures-defense/

See! Nature IS totally amazing! What a clever defence system

Yes indeed my flowery friend. Nature is # 1! @rachelbrooks

One of the fir trees we have. We get harsh east winds from Nov to April, some gusts reaching 80 - 90 MPH. (I know, we're crazy for living here). Our trees are largely one sided. The branches up this one are curling away from the power of the east winds. #usnative #internationalday

Lovely, and they help break the wind. #internationalweekend

Oh yes @SikoMa without the forests the homes and critters would be somewhere west of here

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Lovely Tree 😀🌿👍💕

#green

#trees