Welcome to the New Year


Botanical Photography, Bulbs, Forced Bulbs, Plant Material, Winter Plants, Winter Scene

It is often difficult at this time of the year to find suitable garden content to write about. This year however has been an exception. The last few weeks we have experienced some extremely mild weather allowing me to take photos of flowering plants. My garden beds are usually knee deep in snow but with […]

January 8, 2019

End of 2018 Garden Review


Botanical Photography, Bulbs, Forced Bulbs, Perennials, Rockery plants, Winter Garden, Winter Scene

I hope everyone had a good Christmas.  As we reach the end of 2018 I always like to look back at the garden year.  It gives me the opportunity to see what did well or if I need to make some changes to the garden.   Starting off in January we were knee-deep in snow.  At […]

December 31, 2018

The Christmas Tree


Evergreens, Forced Bulbs, Outdoor Christmas Decorating, Special Events and Holidays

The Traditional Christmas Tree             As we head into the month of December I turn my attention to both outdoor and indoor decorating.  Fortunately this year the snow has held off so it has been easier to forage for my Christmas greens.   I enjoy making wreaths and filling containers with […]

December 7, 2018

Happy Valentine’s Day


Flower Arrangements, Forced Bulbs, Plant Material, Roses, Special Events and Holidays, Spring Plants

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. […]

February 14, 2017