“In winter’s cold and sparkling snow,
The garden in my mind does grow.
I look outside to blinding white,
And see my tulips blooming bright.
And over there a sweet carnation,
Softly scents my imagination.
On this cold and freezing day,
The Russian sage does gently sway,
And miniature roses perfume the air,
I can see them blooming there.
Though days are short, my vision’s clear.
And through the snow, the buds appear.
In my mind, clematis climbs,
And morning glories do entwine.
Woodland phlox and scarlet pinks,
Replace the frost, if I just blink.
My inner eye sees past the snow.
And in my mind, my garden grows.”
~ Cynthia Adams
What garden imaginings are waking in your imagination during this cold season of the year? It’s never too early to start jotting them down and giving us a call to begin making them real when the warm weather appears. Our number is 717-653-1273. We’d love to hear your winter garden thoughts!
Shared by Betty Hanselman
Gardener’s wife (& “winter garden” dreamer)
