During the winter months it will undoubtedly not grow as much.  Things begin to hibernate and then look a little barren.  There are some interesting parallels with human activity when the nights are darker and longer.  There may be a temptation to batten down the hatches and watch a little more TV than usual.  A good friend reminded me of a great question to ask yourself when you find you are yielding to more passive and un-productive activities:- "who benefits from this activity - what does it give me?".  For the avoidance of doubt, I think it is important to take some time out and just relax, it is of course, a question of balance.  Make sure that you are clear about that thought.  What could you be doing today that will bring you a great result next month, or in 6 months time?

You can start sowing right now.  Sow with a purpose, plan out what you want to bud and flower, at what time, and for how long.  There are so many landscapes that you could be looking at in a short space of time.  The beauty of imagination means that your ideas can become a compelling reality.  Think back to a time when your garden was in full bloom, when you were delighted with it.  You can probably remember looking at other people's gardens too and marvelling at the creativity.

Find a way to plan your activities so that something flowers all year round.  If you are running your own business, plan for activities that will generate leads and ideas all year round. Learn to look for opportunities where others see adversity.  What could you do with the last 4 weeks of 2008 that will make it an outstanding year for you.  There is so much that can be achieved in the space of a week.  Make each week count and do something that will make your garden grow.