As the days get shorter and colder, there are still many gardening activities you can take part in. As we welcome winter into this difficult season of our lives, we can turn to gardening as a way to relax and be revived. Instead of bundling up in the house, bundle up and go outside!
Here are a few ideas to get you outside during this cold season!
Winter gardening crafts-There are many types of crafts that you can do during the fall and winter. You can create them for yourself or give them as gifts to others. Some of my favorite fall/winter crafts involve succulents. You can add succulents to a pumpkin for a new twist as a centerpiece or to display it outside. Gather a pumpkin, some succulent cuttings, moss, and some glue. You don't have to be an expert to create a beautiful centerpiece. You can also add succulents to wreaths and use small succulents to make ornaments. There are manyonline videos that will give you more detailed instructions.
photos by JoAnn Brown
Take photos-Late fall is a wonderful time to take photos outdoors, the leaves are changing colors and the landscape is changing all around us. The natural light during this time is so amazing. Try taking photos during the “Golden Hour”, shortly after sunrise or just before sunset. Zoom in on the details of nature, like the bark of a tree, the veins of leaves, or the water drops on a petal. Take a walk around your yard or stop by a nearby park and look at nature in a new way.
Add a new indoor plant to your in-home garden or a cold-hardy plant outside -There are lots of amazing indoor plants to add to your home. Research some of the latest trends in indoor plants and see if there is one that looks interesting to you. Indoor plants trending now: Monstera deliciosa, Fittonia albivenis, Stromanthe sanguinea.
Take a stroll around an outdoor nursery-Enjoy looking at all the plants the nursery has to offer. Seek out plants that are new to you.
Make a plan for the spring-Walk around your front and back yard and make a plan for the spring.
Plant a small winter garden-While it is getting too late in the season to plant a winter garden outside for this year, you can put it on your list for next winter or try an indoor herb garden.
Tidy up-Not the most fun to do but great for some winter exercise. Rake leaves, pull up plants that have died, prune trees and other plants according to their needs.
