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
Chive Blossom Vinegar and a Tribute to Re-connection with Jim and Melissa…
On June 11, 2023 by PamThis year, we have been expanding our podcasts by inviting guests to join us. Coming up, you will hear MORE STORIES by Melissa and Jim Wright. Part of this podcast has been re-connecting to Jim and Melissa. I went to high school with Jim and we worked together for many years in our former jobs.
Finding Joy in the Garden…and climate change…
On June 9, 2023 by PamI love gardening. This week, the garden has come alive with a reminder of the importance of beauty and colour in our lives. This week has also been a week of reminders about climate change. Climate change requires us to be smarter and being smarter in your garden can be a smart. I feel as
April Showers bring May Flowers…
On May 9, 2023 by PamWhen I taught elementary school, I always recited “April Showers bring May Flowers”, just as I shared “If March comes in like a lion, it goes out like a lamb” – (and the opposite). These “sayings” were part of my life growing up and they often inspired an art lesson or two. Little groups of
The Season of Seed Planting
On February 18, 2023 by PamWe have set up a little “greenhouse” area in our basement. We own some grow lights and some heating mats. We start tomatoes and peppers and flowers for our gardens. With a few basic supplies and a little patience, it is pretty easy to start seeds indoors. Root vegetables and vines do NOT like to
The December Flower – The Amaryllis
On December 21, 2022 by PamLegend has it that the amaryllis – the stunning red flower we’ve come to associate with the holidays – began as a shy, timid nymph. Amaryllis fell deeply in love with Alteo, a shepherd with Hercules’ strength and Apollo’s beauty, but her affections were unrequited. Hoping that she could win him over by bestowing upon
The Christmas Cactus Blooms: How can we “give” this Christmas?
On October 27, 2022 by PamMy Christmas Cactus lived outside all summer. I recently brought it inside (a week after Labour Day) and this week it WOKE UP and decided to start blooming. I don’t know why it bloomed? I originally was given the Christmas cactus by our Uncle John – his son, Chris has a VERY green thumb. I
The Beauty of Nature – Autumn
On October 23, 2022 by PamI am blessed to live in Ontario where Autumn comes in all its glory and beauty. The last few days have been gorgeous – 20 degrees C and time for biking and gardening. I also turn a year older in the Autumn – so this year is 59 and I am 25 lbs lighter (since
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