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Witchhazels in bloom
1 commentHere are two Witchhazels in bloom on a snowy Philadelphia day in February. The witchhazel on the left is Hamamelis x intermedia 'Diane', the one on the right is Hamamelis x intermedia...
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Frosted Berries
1 commentThis is a small wild tree that is growing over our garden fence. We don't eat the fruit because we're just not sure if it's edible. But it looks lovely in winter as frost covers the berries!
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Snowy Night
2 commentsPhoto taken outside in my back yard on a snowy evening with wet snow clinging to the tree bark.
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Frost on the Cabbage
4 commentsThere's beauty to be found in the garden, even in winter. This cabbage looked so beautiful after a frost that I ran for my camera before I picked it and brought it inside.
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The Orchard in Winter
1 commentThis is our back yard garden, with a small section that we call "the orchard", though it only has a very few fruit trees. Last year we deliberately left the apples on one tree, hoping to photograph...
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Mohonk garden under snow
Visiting the gardens at Mohonk, NY, my photo captures the garden beds , sleeping under the snow
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Snow along creek in central NC
Ellerbee Creek flows alongside a trail in our neighborhood.
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winter garden
1 commentWinter can be beautiful in the garden. Red pops out in contrast to white, grey, and brown.
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Winter is for the Birds in Connecticut
5 commentsThe first major snow storm of the year in Ct. has highlighted the success I have had in creating a backyard wildlife habitat. It is beautiful and functional for humans and wildlife. nbspI...
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Winter Scenes in Tennessee
Just walking in my yard/garden today (Dec. 19, 2009) I find some stunning plants that make interesting photos.
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Puffs of snow on an azalea
1 commentUp close on puffs of snow sitting lightly on an azalea
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A Grand New Day
4 commentsThere is such beauty in nature, even when the plants are sleeping. The repeated form and line draws the eye to the beautiful sunrise, while the texture of the plants adds interest.
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Rare snow in San Francisco Bay Area
1 commentFreezing temps in San Francisco and snow at sea level! Very rare and exciting for us here, however lost many plants.
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Christmas Amaryllis
Another miracle of the season, my potted amaryllis bulbs burst into the most magnificent bloom to enliven my winter days.
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December Photos
It rarely snows in Dallas, Texas, but when it does ...... it's magical!!
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Frozen Michigan Cherry
Photos of our orchard in winter after snow followed by frost. Taken with my Kodak DX7630 digital camera.
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Holiday Container
1 commentThese Annabelle Hydrangea blossoms are dried and spray-painted silver
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Extended harvest
Extended harvest. Planted in late September there is leaf lettuce, green cabbage, carrots, brussel sprouts and kale still coming in.
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About this contest
Whether you live in a warm climate or are buried under a pile of snow, we want to see your winter garden. Get out your cameras and post photos of your winter garden in our gallery.
Four winners will receive a prize pack from the New York Botanical Garden worth $65. For more details, see the contest rules.



















