The Autumn Garden (and some Dishcloths)
On October 6, 2024 by PamThe Autumn garden changes to purples and golds and the grasses in the garden become wispy in the wind and the rain. I start trimming back and pulling out but, the flowers still bloom and I remember to be gentle with the zinnias because they remain beautiful late into the Fall. I will soon be
Where did the summer go?
On August 26, 2024 by PamI always feel the end of summer as we approach Labour Day. I know that we will have more summer-like days ahead but, the freedom and “lazy day” feeling comes to an end as we approach the official “Autumn” on the calendar. I start with my “Autumn Cleanup” – cleaning out flower beds, polishing hardwood
June Blossoms in the Garden
On June 5, 2024 by PamAfter the “end of May” planting of herbs, vegetables, annuals and bringing out all the indoor plants to the patio, June comes with its blossoms. I fertilize my pots and vegetables about once a week and, depending on the weather, water every other day or so (especially when the weather is hot). The June garden
Here Comes Summer!
On May 19, 2024 by PamI love all the seasons – Autumn, Winter, Spring – each brings its beauty and its surprises. I love snow, falling leaves, puddles, tulips – the beauty of a winter storm when everyone is home safe and sound…crunching on leaves but, then there is SUMMER. The pool opens, we plant and plant and plant. There
It is DEFINITLEY Tulip Time…
On May 4, 2024 by PamEverywhere you drive right now, there are tulips. Today, I was doing some errands and there are beds of tulips all over the city where I live. The newest “thing to do” is go and visit these HUGE tulip farms – paying to pick tulips and walk through the fields of tulips. My own garden
Spring and Joy
On April 26, 2024 by PamYesterday, I came home and was unloading some groceries and the beauty of my garden caught my eye. Nothing special – or amazing – just some beautiful tulips and daffodils and the signs of spring all around me. A couple of days ago, I was cleaning and looked out the window to see a group
The Beautiful Surprises of House Plants
On December 21, 2023 by PamI love having plants in my house. I have great light in my house and my husband, Charles is expert at watering. In the summer, I move my plants outside and enjoy them by the pool and in winter, they are all over – in the kitchen, dining room living room and bedroom. A couple
Tis the Season….
On September 20, 2023 by PamEvery year at this time,, we start thinking about Autumn and with that, comes “the bringing in of the plants”. My house does look like a bit of a jungle through the Fall and Winter and Spring…but, when the 24th of May arrives, they all go back outside, around the pool for the summer –
How does YOUR garden grow?
On July 9, 2023 by PamI don’t have a huge lot. I grew up on a small farm with LOTS of room for gardens of all kinds. City spaces can easily accommodate beautiful gardens and I do my best – with containers and raised beds and by converting our front yard to mostly perennial garden (with very little grass). So,
Summer Blooms
On June 23, 2023 by PamSince it officially summer, I thought I would share some of my newest summer blooms. We have been working on this garden for a couple of years and we are now in the process of expanding it to the other side of the house in front. We are hoping that soon we have a clover
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