Winter:

The valley in mist

Winter: December to February

To eat: Tangerines, Oranges, Lemons, Kiwis

To drink: New Wine, Fresh Citrus juice

Colours: Red Camelia, Magenta Quince, Yellow Mimosa, Violet magnolia, Orange and blue birds of paradise, Purple rosemary

To do: Prune the fruit trees, tame the vines, collect dead woods and fallen material to feed the future garden.

A time for resting, conserving energy, clearing up the hardrive, cutting down on the excess and preparing for a clean start in the spring, stock up on vitamins from the winter fruits. Hibernate by the log fireplace at night, huddle around a bottle of port and tell stories together or play games. By day, bask in the low level sunlight or take fresh mountainside walks.

Dramatic light in the winter