The Garden in Winter
Whilst in winter it may seem like gardens go to sleep, there's a definite calm in the almost silence of a garden during the colder months (storms permitting). With the bright flowers and lush foliage of summer and autumn behind us, winter offers a new kind of beauty – one of simplicity and subtle elegance.
As frosts settle, trees and shrubs are silhouetted against crisp, blue skies, creating a beautiful contrast of bare branches and evergreens. While flowers may no longer be in full bloom, the textures and shapes of dried seed heads, grasses, and bark maintain visual interest.
For gardeners, winter can also be a time of reflection and preparation. Though the garden may be dormant, there is plenty to do: from pruning trees and shrubs, to planning for the next growing season. This season offers a period of physical rest, and much-needed break for gardeners, but it also offers the opportunity to appreciate the garden in a different way.
​​​​Winter in the garden is about embracing the beauty of the bare essentials, the core structure of the well planned and designed garden. Finding peace in the quiet and looking forward to the awakening that spring will eventually bring. Next time you step outside on a winter day, just take a moment to admire the understated beauty of the winter garden – it’s still full of life, just in a quieter, more serene form.