Jack Frost – hanging around for far too long

I think Jack Frost is reluctant to leave the garden. Just when I think he has gone for good, back he comes carrying snow flakes. This was what I found this morning.

Ophiopogon japonicus 'Compactus'

In the pond my poor dwarf Rush is no longer a bright ball of vivid green foliage.  I’m also  wondering if there are any frogs under the ice or whether they are still hibernating above ground.  Jack is obviously not a frog lover.

Isolepsis setacea

Even when Jack vacates the garden he leaves traces. Not only the plants suffer damage.

Frost damaged pot

Frost proof terracotta pots…Hmmm!… I think they are only frost proof when they are empty of soil, and kept in the garage.

A crumbling alpine pan