It has been a while since I have written a post. I thought it was about time to share a few gardening notes with Spring just around the corner. We have been so lucky this year with our winter. Apart from one cold snap when temperatures dipped to -22c it has been relatively mild. It […]
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 […]
Happy Valentine’s Day. As an alternative to buying roses for that special person, I think spring bulbs are a great choice; in particular tulips. They come in an array of colours, are reasonable and work just as well. With me being the practical one, I like to go a step further and buy potted tulips. […]
Thanksgiving The scene over the last few weeks looks very different as the leaves continue to turn and the flowers begin to fade. There are still many bursts of colour including the geraniums in the remaining hanging baskets and those resilient rudbeckias. There are a few roses still blooming and the dahlia has flowered again […]
I always seem to start off with the same sentence but once again this month has just flown by. Interspersed with camping trips, wedding photography and the start of fall clean up there certainly has never been a dull moment. Within the last week I have seen a significant shift in the garden and in […]
Early August Blooms and Produce As we head into August we are usually dealing with high temperatures which takes its toll on the plants, shrubs and lawn. This year though as we have had many cool days, the flowers in general seem more vibrant and the lawn is still very lush and green. The hydrangea macrophylla varieties are […]
As we progress into the month of July the picture looks very different from this time last year when we were threatened with a nearby forest fire. Due to varying weather patterns the garden is looking very lush and green and the blooms are very vibrant. In particular the hydrangea paniculata has almost doubled in […]
Early Spring Blooms Displayed in a Vase Despite the inclement weather we have had during the first days of March, there is definitely progress in my spring garden; it is rapidly coming alive. Bulbs are starting to bloom and more and more green shoots are emerging in all the flower beds. The small bouquet above […]
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 […]
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 […]