Winter's Quiet Resilience

The black-and-white photo of a weed with puffy seed heads

Discovery Gardens in winter feels like a quiet poem. Its blooms hushed, its beauty understated but persistent.

A few whispers of life caught my eye…

Raindrops linger on grassy stalks, tiny jewels catching what little light breaks through the sky.

Skeleton leaves, delicate as lacework, invite close observation, their decay revealing an intricate design.

Roses, remain defiant in their bloom, still unfolding their petals.

I spoke with a gardener reshaping a few beds for spring, their vision promising something vibrant and new.

The final frame was of a bright pink leaf cloaked in rain. Even in the season’s dormancy, beauty endures, patient and alive in its waiting. Winter here isn’t about abundance; it’s about noticing what remains.