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 […]
We are experiencing a very slow start to the Spring season. Here we are in early April and I would say the garden is at least one to two weeks behind if not more. It is as though everything is on hold and waiting to burst open. Plenty of green shoots are appearing in the […]
I have been most neglectful of late with posting on my blog. I have to say during the first weeks of March I was getting most depressed. The garden still coated with a thick layer of snow and temperatures still very low. Needless to say within the last week I have had a total boost […]
Our winter so far has been very different from the previous two years with a mix of snowfalls and snowmelt. Spring though still seems a long way off. These variances in temperatures have allowed me sometimes to have a glimpse of a few blooms and bulb shoots in the garden. The hellebores in particular and […]
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 […]
Next on the list is both the annual and perennial rudbeckias (black-eyed susan). You truly do get your money’s worth with these mid border plants. They have been flowering now since mid July. The annual variety is starting to fade but the perennial one is still in bloom. Roses are part of the cottage […]
Highlights of the June Garden, Kelowna Garden Tour and visit to Davison Orchards. A little behind on my posts as this past week my husband and I have been very busy looking after our active grandchildren. It always gives us the opportunity though to visit different venues in Kelowna and Vernon to keep them entertained. […]
Cottage Garden Style – Rose Arbour No matter how big or small your garden space it is very easy to create a cottage garden. I have always believed that the garden surrounding your home is an extension of it and most definitely adds character. The fundamental elements though are the same for any style garden, […]
May 2018 It has been a month of new adventures plus meeting new and old friends. Meanwhile the garden is flourishing with continued sunshine. I have never seen it look so lush and vibrant. As the rockery garden fades and the early spring flowers subside there is always a slight lull before the next wave of […]
At this time of the year I always find it hard to keep up with everything in the garden and I am never short of inspiration photography wise. The garden is looking at its best with vibrant flower colours and lush green foliage. I have a wonderful display of tulips this year and I am […]