As we progress through Fall, many flowers and shrubs have died back but there is still a large amount of foliage in the garden to continue on the colour. Whenever I consider purchasing a plant or shrub, I am not only looking for eye-catching blooms but also interesting foliage. One of my favourite perennial plants is a […]
While out on my daily walk today I was amazed to see how much colour there still is throughout the Fintry community and the forever changing scenes along Shorts Creek in Fintry Provincial Park. On my first sneak peak of my neighbour’s garden I discovered some striking orange/red dahlias in bloom which stood out against […]
I can’t believe that it is October already. September went in a whirlwind with a combination of road trips, spending time with family and various commitments. Little has been done in the garden but today I did make a start on dismantling the hanging baskets and pruning back some of the shrubs and plants. My […]
Views of Skimikin Lake and surrounding foothills. Fall is a great time to go camping so my husband and I are on a road trip and once again I find myself initially at Skimikin Lake. The scene looks very different from when we were last here in May. The temperatures are obviously a lot cooler and […]
When designing a garden, it is always a good idea to plant trees and shrubs that add interesting Fall foliage. It will certainly extend the colour in your garden as the summer plants fade. You should also consider plant material that produces bright berries in the Fall. On our recent road trip through the Kootenays, I […]
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 […]
As we come to the close of 2014, I thought I would share some of my favourite photos of flowers and scenes I have taken over the year. Looking forward to Spring 2015. HAPPY NEW YEAR
As I went for my walk this morning, I couldn’t help but take my camera with me and capture the last fall photos in Fintry Provincial Park while the sun is shining. We are so lucky to be able to view this on a daily basis. From the brilliant yellow leaves to the crystal blue sky, […]