Hues of berry, magenta, and chocolate create structural definition in the winter garden. As the short days darken in the Northern hemisphere, our senses encourage us to snuggle down for hibernation. Under a cosy bed of rotting leaf mulch, the perennials draw back to the warmth and comfort of their roots for rest, restoration and nourishment. In winter, the natural world retreats, withdrawing its energy from the outside world; maybe we too could benefit from applying such ancient wisdom?
Thanks to incessant downpours, our heavy clay soil has been surprisingly malleable this week, surrendering self-seeded thistle roots with ease, making way for new plantings In some traditions the start of winter signifies the new year, a time to make resolutions and set the seeds of intention for the seasons to come...
