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Definition of winter gardens
winter gardens
Plural:winter gardens
• noun
1
Glass-enclosed, climate-controlled structures or conservatories attached to a building, designed to shelter and display plants during cold weather and provide an indoor recreational space.
Example
"Many grand nineteenth-century hotels featured expansive winter gardens where guests could stroll among exotic palms regardless of the freezing weather outside."
2
Outdoor gardens cultivated specifically with cold-hardy plants, evergreens, or winter vegetables that retain their foliage, color, or harvestability throughout the winter months.
Example
"By planting witch hazel, hellebores, and red-twig dogwood, landscapers can design vibrant winter gardens that bring color to snowy yards."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Winter gardens. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/winter-gardens