After being away from the garden for a few days I can’t believe how much everything has grown. This year has been particularly different with more rain in our Okanagan region than we have ever had at this time of year. This in turn has brought the garden on and I can truly say that […]
The Garden continues to flourish despite very unseasonable weather this year. Each time I return to my garden after being away I am always amazed at the growth. After my recent return the oriental poppies are blooming along with both pink and purple lupines. Lupines & Oriental Poppies The lilacs have died down now. Their […]
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 […]
I thought today would be a good time to do a blog post as the rain continues to fall. I have never known a June quite like this. I am amazed that some of my plants are still standing after several strong windstorms. The one good thing though is everything is looking very lush and […]
Highlights of my fall garden. Walks through Fintry Provincial Park BC
As we move on to June we come into the next wave of blooms following the early spring flowers. First to flower is the oriental poppy with its papery peach petals followed by the first of my peonies. The large ruby red flowers certainly make a statement in the garden bed. Another plant that is […]
There has been a lot of progress in the Spring garden. You would never think that we had such a hard winter. Lots of lush new green growth and foliage. After the first wave of colour in early Spring provided by bulbs and rockery garden flowers there is always a lull before the next wave […]
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 […]