Mr. Sunshine's flower is a little more ragged lately, but holding its share of snow today, still spinning happily when there's a breeze and brightening up the garden.

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Can hummingbirds fly with a big scoop of snow on their back? Too bad the snow will be mostly melted before these color-changing solar lights come on, it's really cool when it lights up the snow.

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photo of backyard garden in snow

Good morning, little garden.

Arugula and kale are still growing under the snow and will taste even better after the cold and a good thorough watering with 5" of wet snowfall.

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Tropical plants and lazy cats inside while birds have to wake up and deal with the snow for breakfast.

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First thing, outside of almost every window. What a wakeup view. Not black and white.

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