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Michelle Gervais, Associate Editor

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Today's photo, our 1st runner-up in the Garden in Winter photo contest, is from finegardening.com member gottagarden, who says, "Although the garden is buried under at least a foot of snow all winter long, I still look out the windows to enjoy the garden beauty.  Jack Frost does some of his best masterpieces in the coldest months; look how he painted every little branch with a tracing of snow." So serene. Stay tuned for the winner in tomorrow's post!

Even while a garden is sleeping, it has joy to share, even though you might have to look a little harder to find it. Back in December, we asked our website visitors to show us the best of their winter gardens in our Garden in Winter photo contest. Since then we've received dozens of gorgeous photos. This week we're featuring the best of the best, leading up to the overall winning photo on Friday. We know you're winter-weary. Travel along with us this week while we remind ourselves that winter can be a beautiful time in our gardens.

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gottagarden writes: In winter I actually have time to sit in the chairs, no chores to do. Now where's that Irish coffee! Posted: 5:38 am on February 18th

SunnyDispo writes: Sheila -- I'll join you for that Irish coffee! Going to put my fuzzy boots on now... Posted: 5:58 pm on February 17th

sheilaschultz writes: Maybe since the snow won't melt for a while... looking at those chairs makes me think that if I bundled up nice and cozy with an Irish Coffee in hand, I would be equally as relaxed! Lovely photo Gottagarden. Posted: 11:13 am on February 17th

Happily_Gardening writes: Well spoken SunnyDispo! Gottagarden you have a great eye...you really captured the essence!! I'm at peace gazing at your spectacular shot. Posted: 10:12 am on February 17th

SunnyDispo writes: I think this photo is peaceful and serene and very much exemplifies the garden is winter. The beauty of the soft snow, contrasting snow covered trees and gray sky - it's lovely. And it certainly makes me yearn of the warmth of summer where I could sit in one of those chairs with a cold beverage enjoying nature's beauty. Posted: 8:44 am on February 17th

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