When I’m feeling cranky I’ve been known to say, “Winter interest? It’s a cup of tea and a good book.” But this isn’t really true. I want plants in my landscape that capture as much of my attention in the cold season as the steaming beverage and novel. In fact, both are a necessity for surviving a cold, New England winter. So today I walked around the garden center and took photos of a few plants that bring smiles to my face from early December through February, and I hope that they might cheer you as well.