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12/21/2004 Entry: "Garden Things to Do in Winter"

Now that it's winter in the northern hemisphere, time to review Paghat's list of garden-related things to do at this time of year. These may not be in the garden but they are for the garden.

• Dig a compost trench.
• Repair arbors & trellises while growth is minimal & plants won't be upset.
• Buy some year-end bulbs for half-price or less & don't worry that it's a bit late in the year to plant them, they'll do just fine.
• Appreciate mosses & lichens on branches which are not visible when trees & large bushes are fully leafed.
• When thinking of potential winter bloomers for your garden, include in the idea of "blooms" the colorful berries that decorate many types of shrubs & trees through the winter. There can be the black berries of Japanese Holly, red berries of cotoneasters & hawthorns & English holly & lingonberries & wintergreen; white snowberries, & so many choices there's just no reason to be without vibrant colors amidst winter shrubbery. [see Paghat's Gallery of Winter Berries]
• Gaze longingly at the spot that is perfect for a greenhouse & whimper that you don't have one.
• Keep feeding the birds.