As we step into a fresh new year, let’s take a moment to celebrate the magic of gardening and how it connects us to the rhythms of nature. Each season brings its own unique gifts, and winter—often underrated—is no exception. Our winter collection of articles is here to spark your creativity, provide practical advice, and inspire you to embrace the beauty and potential of this quieter season.

So, let’s bundle up and dive into the joys of winter gardening! Discover the wonders of detaining precious rainfall to nurture your garden instead of letting it wash away. Explore how to create cozy habitats for wildlife braving the chilly months and learn how to protect our magnificent local oaks. Plus, prepare to be amazed by the hidden universe beneath our feet as plants in our sometimes messy gardens quietly work their magic, even while appearing dormant or wilted.

Feeling the winter chill and not quite ready to head outdoors? No problem! Why not try something new? Growing microgreens is a fun and easy way to bring fresh, delicious veggies to your table—and let’s be honest, it’s way more exciting than scrubbing dirt off your gardening tools!

With shorter days and longer nights, you’ve got the perfect excuse to catch up on reading. Dive into our blog for informative articles, plan a fire-safe garden for the future, or explore our website. There’s no shortage of inspiration to keep you dreaming and planning until spring arrives.

Here’s to a new year filled with growth, learning, and the joy of cultivating harmony with nature. Let’s make it our best gardening year yet!

Hedwig Van Den Broeck and Robin Mitchell, editors - Contact Us

"Anyone who thinks that gardening begins in the spring and ends in the fall is missing the best part of the whole year.
For gardening begins in January with the dream." — Josephine Nuese