Sure, it’s hard to motivate yourself to tend the garden when it’s raining cats and dogs outside - but in many parts of Australia, the next few months are the ideal time for getting the backyard into order. For many species of plant life, especially introduced European varieties, it’s a season of growth. A green thumb is tough to maintain in the wildest of weather but the rewards can be substantial. Here are 17 stunning cold weather gardens from around the world.