Lichens, Mosses and Succulents

While most of our plants go into dormancy during this cold season, there are a few kinds that flourish, those modest little rock-dwellers, lichens and mosses. Around here they are often joined by little succulents, such as those below. I photographed these within the last couple of days and their rich colors and healthy appearance remind me that winter has its benefits and beauties as well as its inconveniences.(This post was jogged into place by a recent comment from fellow CDP Blogger, USElaine down south in Willits, California.)