As winter approaches, it’s easy to dread the cold, bare days and the thought of the garden lying dormant. But a garden need not be “put to bed.” By leaving seedheads, grasses, and enduring perennials standing, it can continue to offer quiet beauty and subtle delights. Frost sparkles on stems, birds flit among the remaining seeds, and the garden holds its own subtle rhythm—proof that even in the depths of winter, life persists. A handful of plants are especially valuable in wi