I can run through winter without stopping. It is quite easy. Once you get in the garden there is an elemental that goes in a circle patrolling the path to the two walls. Once that elemental turns is 2 paces away from turning to the left-use the minimap and click on the place where the fruit is. You should be able to get there without being caught. Bear in mind that if someone gets caught, the elementals stop for a second and continue. Just 1 second makes a huge difference. Only do this if the Winter Garden is not crowded.