In the depths of winter when the days are short, little sunshine and frosty temperatures there are still signs of new life emerging and the promise of spring.
Mahonia charity showing bright yellow tops add some welcome brightness to the hedgerow
The last few berries on the holly 
A little colour from the phormium jester, hellebore and by the plant pot a shoot of rhubarb is emerging
And the new season buds of the established hellebores
And guarding the patio is chief mouser Salem
A Strines Garden 