Trees look empty, branches bare,
When the busy months begin,
Gardeners all must have a care
Not to stay too much within.
Catkins, on the hazel, show
Garden work has well begun;
Snowdrops in a shining row
Blossom in the winter sun.
Brush the Old Year leaves away,
Make the New Year garden neat,
Gardeners must not stop for play
Till their labour is complete.
(Dollie Radford)
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