For gardeners, the winter is a time to let our bodies recuperate and rest.

I often feel like some hibernating creature as I cozy up with my cats and a warm cup of camomile tea. There is something special about being in touch with the seasons - emerging tentatively like the pale green point of a daffodil in the spring, with eagerness and fresh eyes.

Then come the frenzied days of summer, where we work longer hours as the light lingers longer too. As a chill creeps into the air in October, I feel my body slow, and at last come to a halt as frost paints the grass in December. 

I am often asked what I do with my time in the winter.

While we head outside occasionally for pruning, or some late season bulb planting before the ground freezes solid, Cassidy and I are mostly cuddled up inside resting and planning for the season ahead. This year, we are working on an online store, new educational workshops for the community, DIY native seed kits for home gardeners to plant themselves, and designs for clients, amongst other projects- stay tuned! 

I have also found that without the daily practice of working with our hands in the garden, many gardeners become crafters in the winter months. Cassidy takes up knitting, while I work on embroidery and figure drawing. I also luxuriate in the pleasures of a good book, or a walk in the wintry forest. Similar to teachers who have a summer vacation, the seasonal nature of our work allows us this time off, and makes the winter one of the most delightful seasons. 

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