The only task on Christmas Day was to admire the local trees in the snow.
Quick Winter Tips
Conifer branches were weighed down with wet snow and a cane was used to knock excess off before branches broke or were set at an ungainly angle. Some ornamental conifers can be wired up so the shape is retained.
Rock salt was not used on paths where there was any danger of ‘run off’ as the salt could poison the ground and plants.
I tried to avoid walking on lawns when the ground was frozen or covered in snow.
Birds were fed with seeds, peanuts and fat balls to help them through the winter. They will pay back by eating insects later on.
