The season has been very different this year compared to previous years. There has been a significant delay in trees and shrubs leafing out. However, the resilient spring bulbs are currently putting on a great show. First to bloom are the snowdrops followed by a carpet of scillas. The rockery plants are coming along nicely […]
As we near the end of 2021 I once again reflect on the past year which always begins with a snowy scene in my front yard. The snow sticks around for a while until at least early March although my witch hazel flowers in February. It is at this time I start to look for […]
Where do I begin. I think most of us can say that we will be happy to see the end of 2020. It has been quite the year! I was very fortunate to immerse myself in gardening. I don’t think the garden has ever been so looked after. Many an hour I have spent there. […]
I have been most neglectful with my posts of late and I suddenly realized that December is upon us. I have to say due to being restricted at home more I started my Christmas decorating a little earlier than usual. I also have made a head start on my Christmas baking. While in the garden, […]
With mixed weather these past few weeks the garden abounds with a mass of foliage and greenery. After the first flush of early spring bulbs and flowers the garden seems to be in a hold pattern until the early perennials bloom along with early flowering shrubs and roses. This year my lilacs did well mainly […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
Highlights of the June Garden. As we come to the end of June I always like to look back at my photos to see how the garden has progressed. This is a time when we start to reap the benefits of all the hard work that has been put in during the preceding months. Towards […]
Flower Power – Kelowna & West Kelowna Garden Tour After being in the Okanagan area for almost 10 years now I finally attended the Kelowna & West Kelowna Garden Tour (Flower Power – www.flowerpowerylw.ca) This was such a great event exploring a number of private gardens, a lavender farm and vineyard. There was such a […]