Winter’s Wonders

“Just hold on, spring will come again!” this cardinal seems to be saying to the empty flowerpots beside the garden gate. Nearby, a hardy evergreen sports bright red berries just in time for Christmas. Perhaps the gardener will pick a few to decorate the mantelpiece or table. Renowned artist Marjolein Bastin loves to observe and depict the beauty of nature in all four seasons–and winter at its height just might be the most beautiful of al.