I am so happy the planting season has come to an end. Our growing season here in Michigan left a lot to be desired. It was not the most favorable year for growing. Scorching heat, torrential rain, cool temperatures played havoc on most gardens. Canna's that never bloomed, petunia's that rotted, these are just a few of the mis-haps of the year. What's a Gardner to do? look forward to the next season is about all.
The winter season can bring new life to the garden especially to your containers, a new season, with new possibilities to the garden.
Winter containers require little of your time, they just want to be enjoyed. They are not demanding and require little if any maintenance. No water is needed here, maybe just some Wilt proof.
Soil issues are part of that other season, these are planted in Styrofoam. Sun or shade? it does not matter anymore.
Winter pots know little of torrential rains and dry spells and scorching heat, this in not part of their vocabulary. Insect and rot are unknown in this garden
Pruning and deadheading are part of the past garden , sure there may be snow, but that only adds to the garden.
Winter garden can be enjoyed at night just as summer gardens are by adding some lights, these gardens can be seen from the comforts of inside. Perhaps with a cup of coffee or a glass of wine.
And the garden is still full of green.
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