Subscribe now to get new articles and updates in your inbox » 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” (affiliate link) 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 Plus: Comment in the box near the bottom of the page to enter to win a copy of his new book Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | SpotifyPodcasts | and for many years you’ve lived in eastern Massachusetts So was it just being a citizen of the cold-winter zones that kind of got you interested in the subject of winter gardens originally not wanting to look out the window at blah for five or six months a year winter’s actually five months long in New England if you count the killing frost in November and through March we always look to have interest all year long And having plants that bloom in the wintertime is just adds magic to the garden they’re not all plants that bloom in the winter There are plants that do lots of different things structurally and color-wise and I’m sort of across the Massachusetts border all the way across into New York State as being December-January; I think of it as being a little later And we’re talking not about the native witch-hazel but about the intermediate Chinese or Asian witch-hazel There’s a wonderful cultivar called ‘Amethyst,’ which is a very different color It is amethyst color as opposed to yellow and orange which you may think of as other witch-hazels And that can actually start blooming in January it really varies depending on what the cold and the rain and the climate has been prior to this time of year And so what color are the ‘Amethyst’ blooms Warren: So if you think of the gem amethyst I could have sworn I went through the whole book [laughter] I’ve got to put that on my wanted list Warren: And right now I’ve got the Chinese witch-hazel Hamamelis mollis ‘Wisley Supreme,’ is beginning to come into bloom and that has large yellow flowers and very fragrant And the funny thing is that they’re like tiny little ribbons the flowers; it’s not that they’re substantial-looking But if you’ve put your nose up against them they’re quite lovely—the scent is quite lovely Warren: And in mass they show off and they last; the bloom season can be for four or five weeks the flowers kind of curl up like little thermostats and then they unfurl again on warmer winter days is with some of the ones that I have of the intermediate Asian types and this is a word that’s also in your book: They’re marcescent Warren: They don’t drop their leaves Margaret: And sometimes that looks a little kind of ugly In some in things it’s very beautiful to me to see And so when I’m wanting to look at those beautiful little flowers at this time of year or shortly if the big leaves are hanging… I forget but I think maybe ‘Pallida’ is one that I have that is a yellow-flowered one is ‘Jelena.’ And you had it looking very different from- some witch-hazels absciss their leaves better than others And there are cultivars that are known for dropping their leaves and being more attractive in the garden But I love to have witch-hazels top-grafted as small standard trees because it allows you to situate other plants underneath them in the garden Margaret: And what do you graft them on to make them do that Warren: So they’re grafted on Persian ironwood which is Parrotia persica [top of page photo] You can graft plants of related species onto each other So you can graft witch-hazels on the native witch-hazel Margaret:  Because most of the ones I have are multi-stemmed almost vase-shaped the different stems break low from the base And so I have to always be watching out for some of those naughty rootstock sprouts that come up and want to sort of take over the situation or at least make a mess the Parrotia foliage is markedly different than the witch-hazel foliage so you still have to patrol that graft union but it’s a lot easier to identify and prune off in the late summer I didn’t know that it could be top-grafted as a tree form onto a different species ‘Jelena,’ I have that right outside beyond my front porch So it’s like right out the living room window It’s the first thing I can see in the winter that it’s just so inviting and so beautiful and vivid that’s a good way to think about the winter garden is within views from inside So the entry garden is also a prime location for perhaps analyzing your garden and adding things for this winter interest in particular Early on when I started gardening decades ago here And I have four big groups of 10 or so shrubs each and they’re gigantic now and so forth And my belief at the time was that those were going to be my winter-garden view and I sited them accordingly so that I would see them from certain sight lines of areas of the house that I used in more in the winter and so forth But the birds had a different idea [laughter] Margaret: The cedar waxwings—oh my goodness you have a whole section in the book about fruit for winter and there are some fruits that hold up a little better Warren: So one that is excellent is the red chokeberry which is Aronia arbutifolia; the cultivar ‘Brilliantissima’ is particularly nice [above] So red chokeberry is a native shrub that you would find growing in perhaps a moist meadow on the edge of a woodland but it’s actually very drought tolerant And I have sandy soil at Tranquil Lake Nursery So I’ve been growing drought-tolerant gardens for decades Aronia will grow in full sun as well as partial shade but the fruit is very persistent and will last through the winter so it’s not appealing until it’s really but I enjoy it in season when the fruit’s fresh and those little white flowers of the Aronias So you can grow other either herbaceous perennials or other woody plants at its base So it adds that layered effect in the garden Margaret: So that’s a fruit that’s going to last a little longer there’s some things that have persistent color And you have a bunch of different areas of the book that talk about conifers in different ways You have one section called “The Gestalt of Groves,” and you suggest the idea that we make groves and another chapter just called “Fastigiate Forms.” One thing I did right in the beginning that the birds didn’t mess around [laughter] with was planting a sort of a hillside slope above my backyard—a difficult spot a transition zone where it was steep—was planting some groundcovering conifers including one I think one that you have in the book I forget what we call the common name of that Because people are always asking for not just herbaceous groundcovers And of course the deer don’t eat the plum yew is Taxus baccata ‘Repandens,’ which has glossy black-green foliage And especially when situated next to plants that have or shrubs or small trees that have colorful bark So whether you had red twig dogwoods like ‘Westonbirt’ with cardinal-red stems next to the dark green yew or a paperbark maple Margaret: And I think that’s important Speaking of juxtaposing things consciously really to enhance the effect I mean those witch-hazel flowers that we were talking about earlier about having those against a backdrop of something dark green and beautiful like a conifer nearby means that those little beautiful flowers in their various colors really really stand out even at this time of year Warren: And there are some low-growing shrubs with broadleaf evergreen foliage I think it’s underused in New England so is sweet box Sarcococca hookeriana humilis and you can step out and have that wonderful scent in the garden broadleaf evergreen that might look like a very dwarf Leucothoe I didn’t know about the fragrance aspect whether the witch-hazels are blooming or perhaps hellebores are blooming And so having plants that will bloom in the wintertime or a very late winter is important for the bee population as well It’s a plant that I actually have growing in gardens in the Worcester than the coast of Massachusetts and the coast of Rhode Island and Connecticut which we refer to as the banana belt [laughter] where you can grow- Margaret: That’s a little optimistic of course John Gwynne at Sakonnet Gardens in Little Compton has a great collection of camellias that are just enviable in bloom in December and January the Taxus baccata ‘Repandens.’ And a million years ago—I mean long time ago—a friend who had Heronswood Nursery it was like their roots were in little sandwich bags with a little ball of soil almost like less than a 3-inch pot kind of amount of soil tied with a twisty tie or rubber band like these little balls of soil and these little tiny And they’re the size of hippopotamuses but hippopotamuses nonetheless these days; they’re so big And they’re only gold in the warm season They’re not gold at this time of year It’s like a beacon during the growing season and it’s too bad a lot of things that are gold are either herbaceous or deciduous trees and shrubs especially at a distance on an axial view or whatever And the only thing I have that really does that 100 percent is it’s an Abies It’s a little Caucasian fir called ‘Golden Spreader,’ I think Abies nordmanniana is the genus and species A lot of other things are dulled down in the winter there are some conifers that actually become even more accentuated And one of them is a Pinus virginiana ‘Wates Golden’ [above] It’s kind of the Southern equivalent of our jack pine in northern New England And it can be a tree that gets to be perhaps 25 feet but it could be pruned even at something that was more like 15 or 20 feet and kept in scale in a smaller garden that’s an interesting one to look up because as I said I feel like it just gives me such a lift in the lower light season Warren: And if course there are some herbaceous groundcovers that also are bright gold One of my favorites is a golden form of sweet flag So a Japanese sweet flag is Acorus gramineus And so it’s a plant that is mostly associated with moist conditions and bog gardens but it’s actually very drought-tolerant and very evergreen makes a low groundcover the rabbits have been eating all of the sedges Margaret: I’m not a big rabbit lover over here they’re even eating woody plants to the ground Margaret: They don’t mutilate something Another thing that I love for the gold are some of the twig or shrub willows and dogwoods that have colorful twigs—that are deciduous and have colorful twigs in the winter and there’s this wonderful screaming thing Warren: There’s a couple of different forms of Salix alba and I was recently at Wave Hill in the Bronx and they had a display of both the willow as well And then they regenerate with wonderful wands of new growth that is brightly colored in the wintertime because all you do to maintain these plants—once you have the one I’m talking about is a multistem sort of pollarded so it’s like maybe five stems that are as tall as I am but then shooting up on top of those are 10 feet of these bright twigs It’s Salix ‘Britzensis’ that I have I think and that’s the coralbark willow or whatever is just take off that old colorful stuff—behead it depending on the level you’re talking about Then you have this lovely plant in the growing season Warren: There’s another small maple that also has bright yellow stems Acer negundo ‘Winter Lightning.’ And I saw that at the National Arboretum probably about 30 years ago The boxelder is a small tree and also can be pollarded and I have it planted with a white pine in the background Margaret: So you said something earlier on kind of about how we should be conscious and think about the areas of the garden that we do view at this time of year the axial views from key windows where we do sit or…  So how about some guidance from your designer self kind of building on what you said earlier about that if people or a client wants to enhance their winter garden small-scale trees that a lot will fit into fairly small landscapes and even fairly close to the house So Stewartia pseudocamellia with its wonderful mottled bark Of course it has camellia-like flowers that bloom the 4th of July But the winter aspect of stewartias are what you grow them for so you have it backlit in the late afternoon in the winter garden The other thing is we’ve talked about is evergreens So combining green plants on the ground plane and it could be as simple as Pachysandra terminalis Sometime it is frowned upon as being too common but the cultivar ‘Green Sheen’ has lacquered leaves And that was actually selected by a Connecticut nurseryman And ‘Green Sheen’ is luxurious as a groundcover So if you had a Stewartia and you underplanted it with something as simple as Pachysandra and then perhaps had another low-growing conifer or holly next to it Margaret: And the key with that is if you’re going to use ‘Green Sheen’ or any Pachysandra you’ve got to be… As Marco Stufano said to me a million years ago when I was lamenting some plant that was escaping its boundaries he gives me a lot of that baloney all the time because it’s a terrible invasive that will run up trees in the woods if you’re adjacent to woodlands It’s like we have to use it ethically besides witch-hazels: Mahonia bealyi [above] sometimes blooming even the end of December And the flower buds sometimes don’t open fully but will hold and then continue to open throughout the winter with the kind of a fireworks shaped inflorescence of yellow bell-like flowers Margaret: Speaking of things that get invasive in the Southeastern and Southern United States that one’s proven to be a woodland invader And this is where in each choice of a plant we all have to do our homework depending on where we garden and how we garden I believe Pacific Northwest species as well The Mahonias are an interesting group of plants but I’m glad to speak to you and meet you Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. 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I’ve recently been thinking about adding more winter color to my gardens For the past several years I’ve added more hellebores to my flower beds I have a coral bark maple that I adore and some blue and green evergreens I’m trying to find some orange or red to add I’m sure this book will give me many ideas Had to screen grab almost the whole conversation Looking to landscape a hillside at my new property and I thought the conversation was filled with ideas to consider for me My Edgeworthias in bloom are my favorite sight in my winter garden (silver tassel like buds growing larger by the day and just waiting for a warm spell to open the gold flowers and release that heavenly fragrance interesting cinnamon bark and trichotomous branching) Ilex verticillata ‘Winter Gold’ whose berries start gold and are more coral by this time of year I have over 70 cultivars of Camellias including Koto no kaori in bloom with cold-hardy small pink fragrant flowers Snow Blizzard also pretty with tiny white flowers and pinkish buds Crimson Candles with pinkish red large buds) Higan flowering cherry which blooms off and on from October to April during warm spells early daffodils such as Rijnveld’s Early Sensation and February Gold Japanese coral bark maples ‘Bihou’ with gold-apricot bark and ‘Sango Kaku’ mottled bark on my Stewartias and Lagerstroemias (Crepe Myrtles) Oakleaf Hydrangeas with exfoliating cinnamon bark and still hanging onto some burgundy fall leaves I learned so much and feel so inspired to redesign my small plot….adding more winter eye-candy shrubs for me and the birds Can’t wait for the library to order Warren’s book I liked that someone spoke up for pachysandra it’s one of the best evergreen ground covers and for creating a background for other plants I used it to connect various planning areas including creating a ribbon of green to set off a rockwall where it’s planted it keeps soil moist and rich while where it stops is usually dryer and soil harder An entomologist in my Master Gardener class was asked about his favorite plant for pollinators To our group’s shock it wasn’t an Oregon native plant His answer was winter-blooming heather because it fed the bees on those warmer winter days Now I’m obsessed with getting some into my landscape…and also witch hazel after reading this interview Thanks for news of all your special winter views This has made me imagine my garden looking different in the winter I look forward to working on this for next year I love looking at my whole garden in winter but most of all I like my little greenhouse and dream of spring and another excellent garden A WAY TO GARDEN is the latest horticultural incarnation of me birthed in March 2008 with my own words as its primary DNA mingled with ideas shared in weekly expert interviews I have been the garden columnist for “The New York Times,” where I began my journalism career decades ago I host a public-radio podcast; I also teach online plus hold tours at my 2.3-acre Hudson Valley (NY) Zone 6A garden and always say no to chemicals and yes to great plants Design by Purr The must-haves to plant and prepare for the growing seasons ahead Where we are big supporters of the “leave the leaves” movement it’s important to keep certain areas free and clear to avoid rot and diseases This little hand rake is perfect for getting into those small spaces below shrubs and trees to clear debris away from stems and trunks I love using an oversized scoop to spread micro bark and redwood mulch around native shrubs and fruit trees to provide them a little extra soil insulation for the cooler wet season.  they are particularly great in the cooler months when tackling pruning of sharper shrubs Superior snips for cutting back perennials which is perfect for working on resinous plants like creosote bush breathable fabric to protect tender plants especially native perennials or fall veggies These will last for years and prove essential for extending the growing season in areas with early frosts which allows for uniform dispersal—that not only aids in erosion but also stabilize the soil and promote biodiversity These might seem silly until you realize how much up and down goes on while working your way through the garden but having two attached to your knees is game-changing These are essential for long hours of planting or maintenance tasks like mulching this tool keeps your pile active through the cooler months turning garden waste into rich compost that can enhance your soil come spring Unlike other styles that lock your plants in place these can be used as half moons or locked into a full ring making them a great temporary support for stabilizing native grasses while preventing damage and encouraging upright growth These supports can be reused in the warmer months for floppy summer blooms such as peonies I’m constantly needing to clean up pine and eucalyptus debris along my gravel garden paths and this vacuum not only cleans quickly and has a long-lasting battery keep rocks in place with this wide-toothed rake this is also perfect for Southwest landscapes or decomposed granite in xeriscaping The wide-set tines makes it easier to smooth and maintain surfaces which can shift and slope during the cooler but not for those who find themselves trying to plant in dense wet clay which are perfect for establishing native shrubs like ceanothus or manzanita that require proper root spacing and aeration.  and so much more delivered straight to your door every quarter Copyright ©2025 S Media International Corporation. SUNSET is a registered trademark of S Media International Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy SUNSET may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website Offers may be subject to change without notice Keep your garden vibrant and blooming throughout the winter months with annual plants that thrive in cold weather Get Your Copy! Order Your Almanac Today! How do you put your garden to bed for winter and prepare your garden for the dropping temperatures See 10 tips for winterizing your garden beds—from covering garden soil to protecting trees and shrubs A. Tender vegetables do not tolerate frost and should be harvested before frost strikes. This includes tomatoes, zucchini, peas, beans, winter squash, and pumpkins either burn them or discard them in the trash Do not leave infected plants on the property nor put them in a compost pile Hardy vegetables tolerate hard frosts (usually 25° to 28°F) and can be left in the ground They often taste better after a light frost C. Semi-hardy vegetables tolerate light frosts (usually 29° to 32°F). Many of these slightly more sensitive crops benefit significantly from protection such as a cold frame or floating row cover or you can harvest them before severe frosts have set in.    Note: Ensure any of the harvested vegetables are cured and stored correctly. See our Growing Guides on storage crops (onions many crops can also be stored by canning and pickling herbs can be dried or frozen in various ways → See our Home Preservation Guides. Herbs are a mixed bag when it comes to needing winter protection Some are very hardy and can easily tolerate a cold season while others will need some extra help: Another option is to sow cover crops, such as winter rye, to improve your soil. See our article on Cover Crops to learn more about improving the health of your soil For vegetable gardens, another option is to simply cover your garden beds with black plastic or a layer of cardboard or even an old carpet leaving it in place through the winter season and up until you’re ready to plant in spring This will kill existing weeds and subdue sprouting seeds but may require some fall pruning and care: If you haven’t already turned off your water You don’t want the hose or irrigation connected when it frosts or you may have damage. In warmer climates it may be possible to simply disconnect the system from a hose spigot and allow the water to drain out you will want to either blast all the water out with an air compressor or bring everything inside for the winter.  Be proactive! Keep bird feeders topped up. Birds especially appreciate fatty, high-energy foods (such as suet) during cold months. Establish a feeding routine, offer water, and regularly clean feeders and bird baths to maintain good hygiene. See the best type of bird feeder Consider your garden “helpers” while you go through your fall garden checklist!  Now, watch our video on helpful advice on preparing your garden for winter We hope these tips will help your garden survive winter and thrive in spring! Please share your own advice or ask any questions below We’ve gathered our best beginner gardening guides into a step-by-step series designed to help you learn how to garden! Visit our complete Gardening for Everyone hub, where you’ll find a free series of guides From selecting the right gardening spot to choosing the best vegetables to grow our Almanac gardening experts are excited to teach gardening to everyone—whether it’s your 1st or 40th garden The Editors In reply to Thanks for the informative… by Jacob Thopeng Mmotla (not verified) I don't bother bringing in any sage leaves I pick dried sage leaves all winter to use for chicken/turkey/duck Had to replace my 17 yo sage that bit the dust in 2019 My new common sage plant grew nicely this summer Our church has a large community garden with a large tree debris pile nearby I was hoping that we could pull all of the woody debris into the garden area and then spread the ashes over the garden before tilling the soil we've had squash bugs destroy our zucchini and yellow squash plants this summer Would the tilling and other wintering processes get rid of the squash bugs that might remain Skimming the Topic just to keep myself alittle Self-Ed I never knew I should prepare my trees for winter I've only very recently learned the importance of overall tree care and will definitely add your winter tips to the list I made your home made potting soil for my container garden and I have to say it was the best thing I have done for a successful garden Better than any soil I have ever purchased I would like to know what do I need to do this fall when the garden is done to prepare the soil for the next season In reply to Home made potting soil by Martha Duensing (not verified) in the “Preparing Your Vegetable Garden for Winter” section Preparing your soil mostly involves removing old plant matter A Tornado came and destroyed or Glad's Some have a few flowers but most have just foliage no flowers I pull them all up with roots but I would like to know what to do next Can I replant or do I need to cut them back about 2" and plant root only or can I plant the ones with foliage in hopes they might bloom this season In reply to Glad's by Vikki Collie (not verified) you might want to put them back in the soil the foliage will help the plant make food for itself in preparation for winter Even though a corm might not flower this year it might recover enough to spend energy on flowers the following year you might be interested in this page: https://www.almanac.com/plant/gladiolus ©2025 Yankee Publishing Inc., An Employee-Owned Company1121 Main Street | P.O Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. Learn More WINTER GARDEN, Fla. - There were new efforts underway Friday to revive Winter Garden's Garden Theatre — just days after its owners announced it was closing due to "financial challenges." The Facebook group “Save the Garden Theater!” — which has more than 250 members — has started working with the city and rest of the Winter Garden community with the goal of getting the theater back up and running The news of the Garden Theatre in Winter Garden taking its final curtain came as a shock to much of the community “I found out about Garden Theatre closing just like everybody else on Facebook," she said "I was scrolling through my phone and saw let’s get someone in here who can manage it properly a letter from a child performer could be seen pleading for the theater to open back up for her "Little Mermaid" play as the closure takes away access and an introduction for the next generation to the performing arts “If you take those things away from the next generation from the children who want to be a part of something like that it could be crippling for them," she said "We have to be mindful about keeping art organizations open but also make sure they are raising our children in a safe place." Jon Williams sent spectrum news a statement: “The City of Winter Garden became aware of the Garden Theatre announcing its closure at the same time as the public the city’s longstanding agreement with the theatre does not grant the city jurisdiction over its operations and finances the city did not have a role in the theatre’s decision to close its doors the city is looking into the legalities and ramifications of the closure and this process will take time what is certain is that the Garden Theatre is an important cultural resource for Winter Garden and Central Florida and the historical garden theatre will remain intact as a theatre.” who is a member of the Facebook group “Save the Garden Theater!” said it is important to keep community theater going in Winter Garden “There needs to be a call to the city of Winter Garden to consider the intentions of the next organization that takes over that space," she said "The next organization that takes over that space is going to have a huge responsibility to diversely cast and hire — meaning on-stage and behind-the-scenes and administration because it is their responsibility to represent the community that they should be serving." 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her name she did speak on camera about a previous encounter between Hensel and Williams she saw and heard Hensel complaining about Williams’ riding on the ATV She said he was talking about calling the police She said the interaction between police and Williams was short News 6 has reached out to the police department for more information about any possible previous encounters with either Williams or Hensel Get today’s headlines in minutes with Your Florida Daily: Copyright 2025 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved Troy graduated from California State University Northridge with a Bachelor's Degree in Communication He has reported on Mexican drug cartel violence on the El Paso/ Juarez border nuclear testing facilities at the Idaho National Laboratory and severe Winter weather in Michigan TV Listings Email Newsletters RSS Feeds Contests and Rules Contact Us / Follow on Social Media Careers at WKMG Closed Captioning / Audio Description Public File Current EEO Report Terms of Use 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sunflower seeds in Garden City Homeowners in cold climates are encouraged to provide high-quality seeds and water to help sustain birds over winter image provided by Jessica Damiano shows a dusting of snow on a Long Island It’s important to avoid walking on frozen lawns to avoid damaging delicate grass blades and soil structure sitting there by the fire with your cup of hot cocoa (or wine) You might think you can rest on your laurels now that there’s a break in the mowing But fall and winter are the best times to tend to your garden’s maintenance and prepare for the next growing season which would damage grass blades (and possibly soil structure) Now is a great time to document what worked well in your garden this past season and what didn’t and note which plants you’d like to move in spring I can almost guarantee you’ll forget at least some of your intentions if you don’t write them down Go a step further and take photos of the plants you’d like to relocate so you’ll remember where they are; it can be challenging to identify them when they first come up in spring which is when you should dig up early bloomers It may be too late to start Amaryllis bulbs indoors for holiday blooms you’ll get to enjoy them during the winter doldrums Plant them with their pointed ends half-sticking out of the soil Then keep the soil consistently slightly moist sunny spot and increase watering when bulbs sprout The birds will repay you by feeding thousands of your garden’s plant-munching insects to their young in spring Bundle up and explore the serene winter garden on the shortest day of the year guided by Senior Horticultural Interpreter Jess Brey As the setting sun casts long shadows across the landscape enjoy a stroll among seasonal botanical wonders including majestic evergreens in shades of gold and green Walks follow a variety of routes along mixed-material pathways and varying elevations Jess Brey is Wave Hill’s Ruth Rea Howell Senior Horticultural Interpreter Her goal is to excite the public about plants and Wave Hill’s art of horticulture She does this by leading walks and programs voicing audio guides and appearing in humorous videos on social media She also keeps track of the living collection by managing plant records and labeling notable plants for the public Jess has worked in public gardens for a decade—she worked at Queens Botanical Garden studied interpretation at Cornell Botanic Gardens and received an MPS in Horticulture specializing in Public Garden Leadership from Cornell University Our tips help you navigate our grounds and protect our living collection—and we have guidelines in place to keep us all safe and well © Wave Hill 2025 the Winter Garden City Commission addressed several significant issues affecting businesses and residents The council passed two ordinances and advanced a third to its final reading setting the stage for notable changes in the community The council unanimously approved an ordinance ending alcohol sales after midnight for establishments without a special permit The measure aims to address concerns about late-night disturbances and public safety Businesses wishing to extend alcohol sales past midnight will need to apply for and obtain a permit though details about the permitting process and requirements are expected to be finalized in the coming weeks The ordinance has drawn mixed reactions from business owners and residents While some support the measure to enhance safety others worry it could negatively impact the city’s nightlife and economy the council approved an increase in water and sewer rates until 2029 The hike is part of a long-term infrastructure improvement plan aimed at upgrading aging systems and accommodating the city’s growing population residents and businesses will gradually see higher water bills every October 1 through 2029 City officials emphasized the necessity of the hike to ensure reliable service The commission also passed the first reading of an ordinance that could end Winter Garden’s recycling program If approved at the final vote on December 12 the program will cease operations in January City leaders cited rising costs and contamination as reasons for considering the termination “My biggest issue is that such a small part is getting recycled for the million dollars we’re spending,” a commissioner stated residents will be required to dispose of all waste through traditional garbage services These changes signal potential shifts for Winter Garden as the city seeks to address public safety infrastructure needs and program efficiency Residents can stay informed by attending upcoming meetings or reviewing updates on the city’s website Copyright 2024 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved Join a knowledgeable Wave Hill Garden Guide for a leisurely stroll in the gardens. Topics vary by season and the expertise of the Guide--come back for an encore; each walk varies with the Guide leading it. This walk lasts a half-hour to 45 minutes. Public Garden Walks are most appropriate for adults or young adults. Not intended for groups; groups should sign-up for Private Garden Tours Registration not required for this drop-in event Questions? Please email us at information@wavehill.org or call 718.549.3200 x251 Garden Highlights Walks follow a variety of routes along mixed-material pathways and varying elevations Accessible routes are available as requested; please indicate your need to the Garden Guide Your garden may be quieting down but these plants will keep it vibrant this winter it’s time to throw our arsenal of seasonal depression coping mechanisms at the wall and see what sticks I’ve found the most success taking vitamin D supplements Regular craft market attendance also helps; after all how could you possibly feel sad while surrounded by plein-air paintings and homemade wreaths On that note, Bellingham Covenant Church’s 42nd annual Holiday Bazaar is the first in a string of upcoming seasonal markets. Shoppers can expect the usual trappings: jewelry, art, clothing and a variety of gift items. There’s even a bake sale benefiting local charities, so you can eat Christmas cookies for a good cause. Info: bellinghamcov.org Bellewood Farms’ 11th annual Ciderfest event is a celebration of — you guessed it — all things cider-related Guests are invited to sample brews from a wide variety of PNW cideries plus harder libations from Bellewood’s own on-site distillery The Queen’s Bluegrass will be on site playing live music and amateur cider makers can even enter a home brewing competition for the chance to win $200 I had no idea that “container garden designer” was a job title — but apparently container gardens are what Cindy Funes does best Funes is the award-winning force behind Garden Revelry a Washington-based container garden design business She’ll be sharing her secrets at an upcoming Whatcom Museum talk presented as part of the Whatcom Horticultural Society’s regular lecture series With more than 15 years of gardening experience in the Pacific Northwest, Funes is a veritable expert. Her bright, textural designs prove it’s possible to add life to a landscape, even in the dead of winter. Tickets can be purchased online for $15 ($10 for Horticultural Society members); as an added incentive, event guests will be entered into a raffle to take one of her designs home. Info: gardenrevelry.com Bellingham’s festivals aren’t limited to music: We also celebrate murals given how legendary the Upfront is around these parts I’m surprised the Bellingham Improv Festival is only in its second year This four-day-long improv marathon includes six performances multiple workshops and teams from the PNW and beyond I’d be remiss not to share a few of their names with you: Dead Parrot Society Murder Fairy & Arson Leprechaun and — my personal favorite — A Cure for Baldness.  Casual improv fans can buy tickets to specific shows without committing to the whole lineup. But if you really want to make the most of the weekend, a festival pass gets you tickets to all six shows plus a 15% discount on workshop tickets. Info: theupfront.com Even two decades after its release, the 2001 film “Legally Blonde” remains as relevant as ever Here’s a plot refresher: In an attempt to prove her worthiness to an ex-boyfriend sorority girl protagonist Elle Woods applies — and is accepted — to Harvard Law School But what began as a quest for love evolves into a journey of self-discovery (and smartly subverts the “dumb blonde” stereotype) Wilderness writer Jon Waterman is prolific: He’s published a whopping 17 books and his work also appears in outlets ranging from Outside Men’s Journal to the New York Times He’s also a frequent National Geographic grantee and recipient of a Literary Fellowship from the National Endowment of the Arts “Into the Thaw,” will be released on Tuesday The wilderness/adventure memoir is his firsthand account of climate change in the Arctic vividly illustrating its impact on land and animals as well as the Inuit people Even after decades of unthinkable adventures — from dogsledding up Canada’s Mount Logan to sailing to Hawaii — Waterman insists “Into the Thaw” is his most important work yet. He’ll be presenting it live at Village Books alongside the North Cascades Institute’s Christian Martin on Sunday, Nov. 10. Info: villagebooks.com The following is a selection of events submitted by CDN readers. Click here to add yours. For questions, ideas and feedback, email cocoalaney@cascadiadaily.com Cocoa Laney is CDN’s lifestyle editor; reach her at cocoalaney@cascadiadaily.com; 360-922-3090 ext Email newstips@cascadiadaily.com or Call/Text 360-922-3092 Doing these things to stop pests in their tracks will protect your plants and yard Even though the garden tends to be a quiet place during the colder months Not taking action to prevent and get rid of active winter garden pests could leave you paying a large price later on You may even have to start planting all over again there's a solution to deter them or get rid of them to keep your yard and plants safe pest control experts share five of the most common winter garden pests to watch out for and share what to do if you do spot them in your yard which pests you get in your yard during the winter season will vary from region to region like how mild of a winter you're experiencing that can determine which pests are active during this time pest control experts say it's important to watch for these five winter garden pests and to take proper action if they are causing problems in your yard Some animals hibernate, while others migrate to get through the winter season, but there are also animals that are able to adapt to dropping temperatures and remain active during these months. Rats and mice, for example, aren't unfamiliar to come across in the winter garden 'In winter, it's especially important to keep outside cooking areas and grills clean which may attract rodents,' advises pest control expert, Scot Hodges from Arrow Exterminators You should move any food sources away from your yard and keep it tidy to remove potential shelter It's also wise to secure your home, as pest control expert Blair Calder advises: 'Rats and mice can fit through holes literally a mere fraction of their size holes of any size - even the smallest - and fill them.' Apply it to entry points in your yard and home Scot HodgesPest Control ExpertScot Hodges is a pest control expert and VP of Professional Development and Technical Services at Arrow Exterminators He advises on a range of common home and yard pests Blair Calder Social Links NavigationPest Control ExpertBlair Calder is the Founder & CEO of Automatic Trap Company located in Sonoma The company focused on humane solutions to rodent and pest problems was founded in 2016 and serves the needs of consumers and businesses located nationwide They rather spend winter seeking food and shelter often taking up residence in tree cavities gray and flying squirrels often seek shelter in the home as they like to use insulation as nesting material 'Not only will they damage their home with their chewing and nesting but they may also introduce fleas and other pests into the home In the winter garden, you can repel squirrels by making your yard less attractive to them. Of course, there are plenty of pest-repellent plants that give off strong scents squirrels can't stand but not many of these will grow in winter conditions One of the pests you need to be aware of that can still cause damage to plants in winter is slugs Unlike snails which tend to go dormant in winter slugs will stay around in mild winter temperatures This is a winter garden pest you might see during milder winter temperatures. In fact, they're also a common houseplant pest many indoor gardeners face in winter Aphids can cause significant damage to a range of plants, sucking on foliage and leaving plants with discolored, curling leaves, as well as stunted growth. Not getting rid of aphids as soon as you spot them can cause irreparable damage to your plants' health as they often hide on the underside of foliage Valeria NymanSocial Links NavigationGardening ExpertValeria is the Chief Product Officer at Taim.io an innovative platform that serves as a personal As a Product Designer and strategic leader Valeria bridges the gap between business vision and user-centered design crafting intuitive experiences that drive both engagement and satisfaction While adult vine weevils tend to only be active during spring and summer their larave - vine weevil grubs - can survive winter conditions worm-like larvae that live beneath ground level where they feed on plant roots The resulting damage is discolored foliage and wilting Allan Bossel pest control expert at BBE Bed Bug Exterminator points out they most often target potted plants where root systems are more compact making it easier for vine weevil grubs to take over the plant 'Beneficial nematodes will also help with this,' says Valeria 'They’re microscopic hunters that target grubs and leave everything else alone,' she explains Allan BosselSocial Links NavigationPest Control ExpertAllan Bossel currently serves as an Operations Expert at BBE Bed Bug Exterminator where his extensive experience in bed bug and pest control allows him to maximize BBE’s service potential Having founded his own pest control business in Michigan Allan’s background is rich with over a decade of professional pest extermination and lab work experience Design expertise in your inbox – from inspiring decorating ideas and beautiful celebrity homes to practical gardening advice and shopping round-ups She holds a qualification in MA Magazine Journalism and has over six years of journalistic experience Tenielle was in the editorial department at the Royal Horticultural Society and worked on The Garden magazine Tenielle writes on a range of solutions to houseplant problems Tenielle can be found propagating her ever-growing collection of indoor plants helping others overcome common houseplant pests and diseases and website in this browser for the next time I comment Most people associate gardens with spring and summer peppers and juicy watermelon can be found in Alabama soils during the warm weather months but gardening does not have to end at the changing of the seasons Plant and environmental experts say August is the perfect time for Alabama gardeners to clear out the weeds and establish a hardy collection of fall and winter produce For people who enjoy tending to plants all year long a variety of leafy greens and vegetables can be put into the soil during late summer or early fall Nikole Sothers, Huntsville’s Green Team manager (and gardening enthusiast) advised now is the time to select seasonal plants and seeds She suggested checking the seed packaging information to ensure vegetation will have enough time to mature before the possibility of frost comes to the Yellowhammer State in late October and it tells you how many days to maturity and you can decide from there if you've got time or not to grow a plant,” she explained sometimes plants take more days than others.” Green thumb experts relay a challenging aspect of preparing fall and winter gardens is the higher possibility of encountering plant pests and disease Sothers said these factors are more common during the late summer as pests have more time to multiply and eat away in the garden when the warmer weather of the year comes to Alabama “The hardest thing is getting these vegetables started the population of insects and diseases is a little higher than it would be in the spring,” she explained “You have to be very vigilant in those early stages when you're getting these plants started.” When it comes to picking which plants to put into the soil Sothers said the best way is to start small and for gardeners to plant things they like to eat She also advised that late August is the best time to start pulling weeds to better help fall and winter produce and vegetation thrive what I'm trying to get ready for is the cool season stuff because I know that I already have a lot of pests out there that are working on my squashes and my cucumbers and my beans I try to clear all that out and get ready for my fall-winter garden,” she said “I like to do things like carrots and cabbage and kale Cool season plants will tolerate some frost and the harvest will continue for several weeks after frost Sothers said she’s seen kale grow in her garden until the weather dropped into the teens in February Taking up gardening can be a fun and rewarding hobby The fall and winter season brings the opportunity to grow things such as Brussel sprouts Planting and harvesting are also environmentally friendly ways to get produce “The other reason we are really promoting growing your own vegetables is because we're really about sustainability and there's no driving back and forth,” she explained “There's no fuel involved with picking up your grocery so there's a real sustainable aspect to growing your own vegetables.” More information and tips for preparing for fall and winter gardens can be found on the City of Huntsville website – The Garden Theatre in Winter Garden announced on Wednesday that it will be closing up shop after nearly two decades in business According to its website the closure comes amid financial hardship for the theatre which hasn’t been able to bring in enough funds to stay in operation Officials with the Garden Theatre offered the following statement: Garden Theatre has been a haven for artists We have been proud to nurture local talent and foster connections through the power of live theatre It goes without saying that the performing arts contribute greatly to a community’s quality of life rising costs and the challenges of recent times have deeply impacted our ability to secure the funding required to maintain our mission Garden Theatre has been a major part of the West Orange community for 16 years We are so grateful to everyone who has supported us over the years—our audiences Your dedication and passion have been the heartbeat of this theatre and we are honored to have been part of this community for so very long and artistic achievements we’ve shared will live on Thank you for being part of our story and for allowing Garden Theatre to be part of yours.” styled after a Spanish courtyard with “Romeo and Juliet” balconies the Garden Theatre was renovated several times before it closed in 1963 thanks to the newfound popularity of television the building was bought by the city in 2002 and it was restored by the Winter Garden Heritage Foundation before being reopened in 2008 Sherry Colombero said her grandson had a lead role in an upcoming play at the theatre that’s now been canceled “I know he’s going to be devastated because he was so excited about this play and having one of the lead parts in the play,” she said volunteer Rebecca Lewis told News 6 that losing the theatre is like losing an “integral part of the community.” but for actors who are already in the theater business,” she said News 6 reached out to the city of Winter Garden City officials say they were not notified that the Garden Theatre would close before the official announcement saying the city was looking into what the next steps will be: The City of Winter Garden became aware of the Garden Theatre announcing its closure at the same time as the public the City’s longstanding agreement with the Theatre does not grant the City jurisdiction over its operations and finances the City did not have a role in the Theatre’s decision to close its doors the City is looking into the legalities and ramifications of the closure and this process will take time what is certain is that the Garden Theatre is an important cultural resource for Winter Garden and Central Florida and the historical Garden Theatre will remain intact as a theatre More Stories Like This In Our Email Newsletter In addition to the many plants above, you can plant early-blooming bulbs in fall to add color to the late winter landscape but fall gardens are usually started in late summer Broadleaf evergreens don't fare well when planted in fall it's risky to plant any species that is frost-tender in the fall as they will likely struggle when the temperatures dip Use grit or salt to keep paths and patios ice-free and safe to walk on Protect outside faucets with an insulated cover Insulate your greenhouse by attaching bubblewrap to the frame Clean and sharpen tools before storing them for winter Use bubblewrap and straw to insulate containers in winter An organic mulch of bark chippings or well-rotted leaf mould manure or compost will help plants to survive winter Protect young and less hardy trees and shrubs with insulating frost blankets Make sure you keep your pond healthy through the colder months Avoid walking on a frosty lawn as you can damage or kill the grass and make room for weeds Deer can be more of a problem in the winter months These essential tasks will get your backyard in shape and ready for spring Even though there doesn't appear to be a lot happening in your backyard during the winter months there are some key tasks that need to be done if you want a thriving spring garden Not only will our winter gardening checklist help protect your yard against whatever the winter throws at it it will also set you up for a smooth start to spring Our top 13 tips for a winter gardening checklist will help you keep your plants and equipment safe and sound until the warmer weather arrives paths and decking can become treacherously slippery in winter a build-up of moss and algae plus a covering of frost ice or snow will create a bone-breaking hazard Combat the problem by maintaining them regularly, avoiding the most common patio cleaning mistakes Joe RaboineSocial Links NavigationLandscaping ExpertJoe oversees the Belgard Residential Program Joe strives to promote the idea that outdoor living is not only a good investment for homeowners but can also fundamentally change lives for the better by bringing people together Joe started his career as a contractor over 25 years ago Drain hoses and winterize sprinkler systems then store them in a frost-free garage or shed Remember to clear the drains of outside sinks so that any remaining water doesn’t freeze and crack the piping 'If you are able, a simple trick to reduce the chance of freezing pipes is to place air in the water lines,' suggests Dr. Larry Stein professor and AgriLife Extension Horticulturist at Texas A & M 'This is typically done by turning off the water and draining the faucets; then when the water is turned back on there will be air in the line which will allow the water to expand but typically not break the pipe because the air allows for the expansion of ice in the pipes,' he explains Water features should also be properly insulated or drained to prevent cracking during very cold weather Dr. Larry SteinSocial Links NavigationHorticulture ExpertLarry Stein is a professor and AgriLife Extension Horticulturist in Horticulture from Texas A & M University in 1979 followed by a M.S He was appointed Extension Horticulturist at the Texas A & M Research and Extension in Stephenville in 1985 to work on pecans Stein was named Associate Department Head for Extension Horticulture in September of 2012 making sure you remove the covering when the temperature rises as trapped condensation can cause mold and rotting of plant material You can insulate your greenhouse by attaching bubble wrap to the frame using greenhouse clips And don’t forget to open doors and windows on mild days to increase ventilation around your plants so take advantage of quieter fall and winter days to give your tools some TLC Good quality tools are expensive, but a sound investment. It is much better to buy once with a greater financial outlay - especially your most essential gardening tools such as spades pruners and forks - than keep needing to replace poor quality items If you created a colorful winter container this year be aware that the plants are at greater risk of being killed by frosts than those in the ground This is because while their top growth may be hardy enough to withstand the cold the roots are vulnerable to freezing in their relatively small containers of compost There are several important things you can do to keep your winter planters healthy and long-lasting move containers against a sheltering wall or cluster them together as this creates a microclimate that raises the air temperature slightly consider lying pots on their side to avoid waterlogging the compost hardy plants in the ground should be able to withstand winter weather better than their potted counterparts Tender varieties should be potted up and stored in a frost-free greenhouse or shed We don’t recommend overwintering them in a warm conservatory as plants need a period of dormancy each winter and if they don’t get this they will soon become exhausted and fail to perform well It is worth taking some plant cuttings of favourite plants now in case their parents succumb to the cold in winter light room or warm greenhouse they should quickly root and be ready to pot on in spring and add to the yard come summer Most trees and shrubs should be able to withstand the winter young plantings and varieties that are not completely frost-hardy Remove them in spring when warmer weather arrives Tender varieties can be given extra protection by creating a wire cage around their stem or trunk before being wrapped in fleece or bubble wrap Give the root areas of plants a generous mulch with bark chips or well rotted organic matter (compost or manure) Although many deciduous trees and shrubs are cut back in fall and winter when they are dormant, never make the pruning mistake of trimming in freezing weather as the raw wounds can be scorched In severe cases you may even lose the whole branch or plant but one you will be thankful for later on is removing heavy items from your outdoor space 'Sunken spots can form during wet or freezing weather from patio furniture heavy flower pots or other décor,' notes Joe If you're struggling to find space to store these items, it could be a good way to use a greenhouse in winter Soothing, tranquil water gardens are increasingly popular some last-minute maintenance now will keep it ticking over nicely until spring Cut back and remove any dead or dying vegetation so it doesn’t fall into the water and decompose releasing toxic gases and making the water murky Remember to remove any uneaten food so it doesn't rot and contaminate the pond water Keep the water pump running as it will continue to move the water don’t attack the ice with a hammer or rock as this will stress anything living and hibernating below hold a saucepan of hot water on the ice until it melts Another option is to float a soccer ball in the water to prevent a total freeze For many gardeners, grass takes up the largest area of the yard, so winterizing a lawn properly is an important task In warmer US hardiness zones there is still time to feed your lawn with a winter fertilizer and you can still mow with the blades set at their highest level In colder areas already experiencing frosts and snow Walking on a frosted lawn can damage or kill the grass leaving muddy areas that will quickly be colonised by weeds and moss Avoid walking on worm casts - the small coils of soil that appear on the lawn surface then brush them away with a broom or an upturned rake If your lawn is prone to waterlogging, wait until conditions are drier and not frosty, then use a garden fork to aerate the compacted soil underneath This helps to improve ventilation and drainage keeping grass healthy and ensuring there is less work to do when the lawn starts to grow in spring it is best to mulch fallen leaves into the grass as opposed to raking and bagging unless you are going to use them as mulch or in a compost pile,' advises Larry As winter closes in and food becomes scarce in the wild deer are more likely to visit gardens in search of an easy snack There are several ways of keeping deer away from plants including hanging wind chimes around your yard (the sound scares them) and using motion-activated sprinklers in if you live in an area that doesn't tend to freeze hard You can also leave a pile of fallen leaves and other woody cuttings for wildlife to make use of for shelter during the harsher months It isn't just about tidying up your yard for the colder months winter provides the perfect opportunity to reflect on your garden and plan for the incoming spring season 'With the main growing season so recently behind us, now is a good time to take notes about what worked well and what you may want to adjust or experiment with in the spring,' says Ren Elizabeth gardening expert from Eco-Friendly Homestead 'It's a lot easier to make these notes when both your wins and your challenges are fresh in your mind,' she adds you can plan what you want to achieve in the garden next year 'Think about what your goals are, and what you'll need to do in order to make them happen,' Ren advises. 'This naturally leads into making a seed sowing schedule and purchasing any necessary seeds,' she adds This can also be the time to plan a kitchen garden or plan a cut flower garden Ren ElizabethSocial Links NavigationGardening ExpertRen Elizabeth is the steward of a 5 acre homestead She is a firm believer in the importance of regenerative gardening as a nature-based solution to climate change She is the author of the educational blog, ecofriendlyhomestead.com where she shares information on environmentally sustainable ways to grow food This will ensure it is clean and left in good condition to start using once the temperatures rise and the grass begins to grow again and formerly Gardening Editor of Amateur Gardening magazine with a qualification from the Royal Horticultural Society the world's oldest weekly gardening publication involved matching gardening tasks with each season covering everything from sowing and planting dealing with pests and diseases and keeping houseplants healthy She is an expert in ornamental plants and edible crops and everything she writes about and photographs is in her own garden that has been a work in progress since her family moved there in 2012 Keep the harvests coming with these hardy crops for the winter garden and more come back stronger after the winter Fall pruning may cause woody plants to produce tender new growth that will get killed by freezing weather It's best to wait until late winter or early spring to prune trees and shrubs If there are any plants in your containers you want to save, either take cuttings or repot them into individual containers you can move indoors Then empty out your containers and store in a shed or garage or turn them upside down and keep them in a protected spot against a building.