This past week there has been a significant change in the garden. New shoots are appearing everywhere both in the flower beds and on the various shrubs and trees. I captured both the lilac and spirea coming into leaf. Around the winter heather the delicate fern like foliage of the painted daisy is appearing (pyrethrum) along with aubretia (rockery […]
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 […]
I have to say with having a milder spell I am so much happier not having to walk in deep snow and finally it is lovely to have a glimpse again of the garden beds. I am still enjoying my indoor bulbs that are so cheery this time of the year. Meanwhile my plants […]
I have to say that as I get older, the less I enjoy the cold and snow, but having said that I was talking to a friend the other day who stated that I should “embrace” the winter. Once again we are looking after my daughter’s dog, Rufuss, so it was a good excuse this […]
I thought I would elaborate further on the topic of planting bulbs for spring. After a long dreary winter, it is always great to see some life in the garden and I always get quite excited when I see my first bulbs poking through the soil; a sign that spring is on its way. […]
I am overwhelmed with the response to the fall photos I have been posting on my facebook page and I appreciate your interest and comments. I always have mixed feelings this time of the year. It is sad to see the plants and shrubs dying off but at the same time we can move on and […]
Over the last few days I have been assisting my daughter and family who are moving from North Vancouver to the interior. My daughter asked if I could help her move all the plants and shrubs that are in containers on her rooftop, as well as those in containers on her front porch, to their new home. […]