What a joy it was this morning to turn to March on my trusty Longwood Gardens wall calendar. The photos featured are snowflakes (Leucojum vernum) and Siberian squill (Scilla siberica.) These inspired a quick walk in the Winterthur Garden just to see what I could see.
Walking along the March Bank, the bright sunshine and fresh air cleared my stuffy-air, winter-feebled brain. I found colonies of snowdrops blooming near the base of the enormous trees along the March Bank. Squill and snowflakes were nowhere to be found; they’ll make their entrance a bit later in the month. 
At Magnolia Bend, the crystal blue sky touched the winter white landscape as the cherry trees cut a delicate ebony filigree through the blue and white. How wonderful, after being trapped inside by relentless blizzards, to be out in the wide open spaces of the garden!
Winterthur’s garden department did a fine job of clearing the paths along the March Bank; clear, dry and safe. Enjoy a walk in paradise this winter – and pray for spring!
By the way, garden tram tours will resume in the Winterthur Garden when we re-open next Tuesday, March 9th, weather and road-conditions permitting. I, for one, can’t wait for the garden guides – and spring – to return!
Please update your website with some winter gardening tips. The pictures are great, but, more content is needed. Check out the other blogs available. Thanks.
Thanks for your comment. We’re always looking for ways to improve the Winterthur garden blog. Let me check with our horticulturists and see what can be added to make the blog more useful.