With the recent cold snap we can safely say winter is here! So love it or hate it we thought we would give you the Workbox take on this ‘hard’ season. This is the first of our seasonal articles which covers items of interest and things which should simply make you smile!
So let us begin with December, January and February – brrrrr the chilly months. So having wrapped up well let’s have a look at what we might expect in the coming months….
December
Let’s start by making sure you are looking for the beauty of Christmas roses, snowdrops and winter jasmine flowering in the gardens – a real ray of light on the short days.
The December Flower - Narcissus
For those with a birthday in December, the Sagittarians amongst us the flower generally associated with this month is the Narcissus . A flower which has come to mean respect, modesty and faithfulness. And you’ll be interested to know that your birthstone is Turquoise which represents prosperity, success, happiness and good fortune. Not a bad month to be born!
And for those hardy gardeners amongst you, there is no rest for the wicked – preparation and planning being the buzz words. Top of the list is tidying up, clearing leaves from the lawn and washing down the greenhouse all in readiness for spring. Cuttings can be taken from shrubs in order to fill the garden with extra plants for free and it’s also a good time to prepare the soil for new hedges or shrubs you may want to plant in the forth coming seasons. Digging the ground over and adding compost or manure is a must do as it will provide an excellent start for any new purchases. It’s also the time to be taking care of any delicate or tender plants by covering them to protect them from any severe frosts or snow.
Notable dates and events in December: (more…)
