Thanks to Prof Brian Cox, we spotted Orion's Belt and The Plough in the midnight sky before snuggling down under the duvet. It was whilst we slept that Jack set the garden in frost.
This morning, iced air is a stimulant on the in breath. Sarcococca's intoxicating scent hovers over the steps, its delicacy seducing the senses, stopping me in my tracks. Beautiful amongst the snowdrops and hellebores this unassuming shrub, commonly known as Butcher's Broom, is deserving of its place in the border. Varnished, olive leaves support explosions of tiny white flowers; elegant and understated. Our hot tip for this week is to seek out this charming, unassuming plant for you garden, I promise you that Sarcococca will not disappoint!
