January 29 sits in an in‑between space of the year. Nothing dramatic happens in the garden, and that is precisely
“If it rains on St Medard’s Day, it will rain for forty days.” Folk weather sayings like this may sound
By January 28, winter has entered a more reflective phase. The light is stronger now, unmistakably present even on overcast
We expect evergreens to live up to their name, especially in winter. When thuja, cherry laurel or pines begin to
By January 27, winter has fully revealed its intentions. The days are longer now, unmistakably so, yet the garden remains
By late January, winter no longer tests endurance — it tests understanding. January 26 is a day about belonging: to
Winter quiets the garden. Plants retreat, soil hardens, and work slows down. Garden tools, however, do not truly rest –
Few evergreen shrubs divide opinion as much as cherry laurel. Some consider it the most reliable hedging plant, others see
Some winter days deepen stillness. Others quietly redirect it. January 25 belongs to the second kind. Nothing visibly changes in the
Some trees grow fast, provide quick shade and quietly fade into the background. Japanese white pine (Pinus parviflora ‘Glauca’) does