Mother Earth Gardener

Winter Wonders

THE GARDEN IN WINTER has an altogether different demeanor than in summer: It holds light, casts shadow, and hosts color and scent much differently. A winter garden sounds like a contradiction in terms, but if you plan well, winter might become a favorite garden season. “With a little forethought and preparation, the garden in winter can hold its own peaceful and lovely rewards,” says landscape horticulturist Warren Leach, co-owner of Tranquil Lake Nursery in Rehoboth, Massachusetts.

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