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Since Calgary has such a short growing season, I always encourage people to include lots of plants that will stay standing and add texture and interest to their garden all year round. My Adventure Garden has lots of ornamental grasses, liatris, tall sedums, siberian iris, and more, that do just that.
Except, of course, if they get toboganned over.
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Hi Janice,
I wish more nothern gardeners would consider this idea. I thoroughly enjoyed my berry, bark, and evergreen laden winter garden.
Of course now I'm starting from scratch at a new house and sorely missing that winter eye candy.
Christine in Alaska, wishing for winter interest
P.S. I accidently (doh!) erased your comment on my blog. Thank you for the warm holiday wishes and I wish them right back at you, lady!
Posted by: Christine B. | December 19, 2011 at 03:36 PM
Hi Christine,
Think on the positive side of starting all over again with everything you learned in your previous garden - how much more beautiful and rewarding your new garden will be in a few years!
Cheers,
Janice
Posted by: Calgary Garden Coach | January 09, 2012 at 12:05 PM