During rainy wintery conditions garden books and especially garden artworks and paintings are a restorative pastime.. When we can’t be out enjoying nature, artworks and garden paintings can offer inspiration. Gardening is a creative process where nature, art and gardens converge. Artists often express the beauty of nature and capture the aesthetic charm from surroundings in…
Tag: Winter
“Every rose is prey to winter.”
A light dusting of snow fell over the garden today, covering the last of the autumn leaves, and the unkempt lawn. So, for a moment, everything looked soft, still, rested and made even the piles of weeds look charming. It was a frozen moment in time that covered all the areas I had been working…
Perhaps the mystery of Winter is emptiness. The quality of pause. The lack of striving and the sense of receptivity.
Winter has fully embraced us, and the season is magnificent so far. The comfort of the evening fire and the cold, crisp mornings pave the way for the warmth of sunshine on most days. I never thought I would admit to finding winter enjoyable. However, I have welcomed the season with open arms and the…
“There are always flowers for those who want to see them”
Winter has struggled to take a firm hold this year. The usual severity of the white, crisp frost has been light around the garden this winter ( so far) The cold nights and early morning chill is followed by the warmth of bright sunshine on most days. If no sun then welcome rain has fallen,…