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January although the middle of winter is the new start to the gardening year. Although the days are cold and often dull with little sunshine there can still be lots of plants to brighten the borders with colourful stems, evergreen foliage and even some that actually flower at this time of year.
Evergreen trees like Fir and Pine were decorated outside or on the threshold of a home with fruit and sweetmeats. They were thought to ward away evil spirits who collected the offerings and went away. I think it was actually the birds enjoying this winter treat.
Roses are the nations favourite flower and have captivated human hearts for centuries serving as symbols of passion, beauty, and love. The genus has over 150 species including shrubs, perennials and climbers that were originally cultivated in North America, Europe, North Africa and Asia.
