Evergreen ferns keep the garden looking lush in winter.

Here the Autumn Fern (Dryopteris erythrosora)  adds texture to the camellia walk, (above & below)

so does the Arborvitae or Moss Fern (Selaginella pallescens) (below)

 and the Tassel Fern. (Polystichum polyblepharum)

Seating,  painted matt black, does not detract from the real interest..STRUCTURE & PLANTS!

 This is after all, a garden. ( I am all for a touch of whimsy… just not here.)

The individual differences in seedlings will always amaze me. Below, Toad Lilies (Tricyrtis hirta) that seeded themselves.

Finally… why I do not want curtains.

                                                          ( Mom, this is for you)