HOW’S WINTER shaping up where you are so far or more to the point: How’s the winter garden looking? What’s your view out the window this time of year, and could it be improved with some strategic enhancements, creating a true four-season garden no matter where you are? That was the subject of a recent chat I had with Warren Leach, the author of a new book called “Plants for the Winter Garden: Perennials, Grasses, Shrubs and Trees to Add Interest in the Cold and Snow.” Warren, a nurseryman and landscape designer, is based in Rehoboth, Mass., where he and his wife operate Tranquil Lake Nursery. We talked about a range of ideas for enhancing the wintertime scenes in our gardens, from using winter bloomers like witch-hazels (above, ‘Jelena’ as a tree form), to trees with showy bark and more. Plus: Comment in the box near the bottom of the page to enter to win a copy of his new book. (Author photo below by Mark Pagliarini.) Read along as you listen to the Jan. 20, 2025 edition of my public-radio show and podcast using the player below. You can subscribe to all future editions on Apple Podcasts (iTunes) or […]
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