Hello and welcome to Ben's Botanics, a haven for plant lovers!

 
 Christmas picture by Carole Hidderley
 
The nights are drawing in and the shortest day will soon be here. Sharp frosts batter the remains of summer, and to avoid the cold and wet weather the gardener is forced to take refuge in the greenhouse. Winter has it's good points though...
Beautiful Pelargonium sidioides flowering in the greenhouse, whilst a
Hellebore leaf is decorated with frost in the garden

 
As Christmas draws near we can look forward to the new growing year! It's only just around the corner...

As usual you can contact me; it is always nice to hear from people who enjoy my website.

Ben.