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Winter 2007


Winter Interest in the Garden

A few months ago, I thought that when January rolled along I would be looking out my window at drifts of white fluffy stuff trying to decide what I can place in my garden to create some winter interest. Well, on this unusually warm January day, there is no white fluffy stuff covering our landscape, but I'm still wondering what I can add to my garden that will create some interest this time of year.

Following are a few websites with information on "Winter Interest in the Garden".

Plants with Winter Bark Interest or Color
Michigan State University - Greentips

Plants for Winter Interest
University of Minnesota Extension

The Wisconsin Gardener #1004, "Winter Interest"
Wisconsin Public Television

Ornamental Grasses with Winter Interest
Reiman Gardens, Iowa State University

Plants with Winter Interest
Indianapolis Zoo / Purdue University