When I was over visiting my daughter this last weekend and helping her to weed and prune her garden, I was taken by some of the brilliant coloured flowers which was enhanced by the early evening sunlight. At this time of the year, the flowers in general are putting on a last burst of colour […]
Loving the Zinnias brightening up my large container As I write this post we are still experiencing a heat wave and I am now looking forward to some cooler temperatures so that I can get out and do some cleanup work in the garden. We were planning on going […]
When I started this blog post reviewing the garden at the end of July, little did I realize that in addition to all the other activities planned for July, we had to deal with the impact of a forest fire near where we live which grew to 560 hectares. Thankfully due to the hard efforts […]
The picture is looking very different this year in the Findleberry garden with the intense heat we have had over the past few weeks. Some of my flowers are blooming at least a month in advance. Many of my plants including the lavender have already flowered and are ready to be pruned back. I am […]
There are many varieties in the dianthus family, both annual and perennial; the most popular types are the carnations and sweet williams. They are generally characterised by tufted, cushion forming clumps, often a blue/grey colour with upright blooming stalks – the flowers are excellent for cutting. Along with their delicate blooms, they are also noted for their […]
I can’t say enough about the benefits of having a greenhouse. Not only can I start my vegetable and flower seeds, but also I can get a head start on my hanging baskets. Each year I do at least six baskets. As soon as I can pick up the basket stuffers, I make the baskets […]
I seem to be on a roll this month in discovering different containers for both cut flowers and potted plants. I am still enjoying the yellow tulips in the little white jug that I picked up from Michael’s with the brocade effect on the side. During a whirlwind trip to Vancouver on the weekend, my daughter […]
While patiently waiting for Spring to arrive at Fintry, my husband and I have escaped to Southern California which has fast forwarded us to late Spring, early Summer. How easily you can be transformed to another world in just a few days. After arriving at our hotel in Northern California, I was pleased to see the […]
As we welcome 2015 I am already thinking ahead to Spring and deciding what types of seeds I would like to order this year. There is nothing better to lighten my mood perusing flower and vegetable seed catalogues when it is cold and bleak outside. When I was running my small nursery business I […]
It does pay off to continually prune and deadhead as I still have an abundance of color in the garden. (I am writing this post as of Sept 24, 2014). The flowers of the hydrangea paniculata have now turned into an array of various pink colors and this shrub is definitely a source of great […]