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While the world lies muted and still, winter-flowering shrubs release their secret perfumes – vanilla, clove, citrus and almond – showing us that beauty and hope thrive even in the coldest corners of the garden

The multidimensional experience we have in our gardens is governed by our five senses. We work hard to get our outside spaces looking good, and we love to relax to the sounds of nature – the songs of

Venture into the garden, bend a little lower, and a world of miniature marvels appears, says Dan Masoliver

Emily Chandler, National Trust head gardener at Dunham Massey in Cheshire, on gardening in the cold and the best flowers for winter scent