Growth Cycle of a Gardener

By Kathy Jentz

Kathy Jentz at Brookside Gardens annual holiday lights display.

By this picture, you’d actually get the impression that I enjoy the snow and cold, which couldn’t be further from the truth! I loathe and detest the damp chill and frigid winds. As my garden matures though, I begin to appreciate the winter interest. I also can acknowledge the need for the garden to “go to sleep” for a period every year to rest and rejuvenate. If not for this respite, I don’t…