It has been quite some time since writing notes about the progress of my Fintry garden. Once again as we reach mid October the summer just flew by. Along with doing a final sale on our property in the Shuswaps and then being away for a month overseas, the garden has been a little neglected. […]
I felt I had to write a post this morning as I take in the early morning hues of light denoting a seasonal shift. This is when I love to take photos. The lower sun creates golden tones in the garden. The flowers seem more vibrant as they put on their last spurt of growth. […]
As we head into mid to late summer my Fintry garden does not look so lush. The recent stretch of hot weather with temps in the 30’s did take its toll. It is always a challenge to keep the garden looking vibrant. I was happy though this year with some of the summer bulbs including […]
As we approach the end of August the late Summer garden is still vibrant with foliage and blooms. We are very fortunate this year that we have not had smoky skies. There has been a seasonal shift this past week. The mornings are bright and clear while there is a coolness as evening approaches. Always […]
I am savoring these long summer days when you can sit out at night and enjoy the cool breezes. This is always well appreciated when temperatures in the daytime recently have been up in the 30’s. The garden at this time of the year always goes into a lull but at the same time roses […]
As we reach the end of August I am pleased to see some clearer skies and certainly appreciated the recent rainfall. For a good part of the month the garden was shrouded with a smoky haze which advanced the garden into a fall like setting. The blooms on the hydrangea paniculata are starting to turn […]
As we reach mid August there is almost a fall like feel in the garden with the smokey skies we have experienced these past few weeks. As they continue to battle fires in BC, I hope they will subside and give all those fire fighters out there a reprieve. The leaves on the lacy leaf […]
Late summer flowers come into play and with cooler night temperatures the garden has recovered. Oranges, reds and yellows are the prominent colours from heleniums, rudbeckias, sunflowers, gallardias and the remaining zinnias. Late Summer Flowers There has been a second blooming on several of my roses including my pink miniature rose in the front […]
August Review There is still plenty of colour in the garden towards the end of August. I know that I have mentioned it several times but the rudbeckias have really put on a good show this year. They have been blooming (and are still flowering) since early July so I can’t say enough about […]