In Greek mythology, Persephone is the daughter of Zeus and Demeter, the goddess of harvest. One day, Hades, god of the underworld, saw Persephone picking flowers. He was captivated by her beauty an… ...

To this day, Demeter withholds fertility and plant growth while her daughter stays underground — hence, the season of winter. This tale is why gardeners today refer to the “Persephone Period ...