While patiently waiting for Spring to arrive at Fintry, my husband and I have escaped to Southern California which has fast forwarded us to late Spring, early Summer. How easily you can be transformed to another world in just a few days. After arriving at our hotel in Northern California, I was pleased to see the […]
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
Over the last few days I have been assisting my daughter and family who are moving from North Vancouver to the interior. My daughter asked if I could help her move all the plants and shrubs that are in containers on her rooftop, as well as those in containers on her front porch, to their new home. […]
Once again after being away for almost two weeks, the garden has taken off again. I could not believe the size of my Hydrangea Paniculata (Limelight) bush. It is more like a tree and has so many blooms on it. Another neighbor came by who is having a wedding today on the waterfront and wondered […]
After all the entertaining after the July long weekend, my husband and I decided to explore the other side of Mable Lake. When we camped the other week in the Provincial Park (reached by turning off at Lumby), we noticed a community on the other side of the lake with an air strip. This time […]
Despite the many distractions that summer brings, i.e. camping, boating and for me personally, watching Wimbledon, I still manage to fit in gardening either early in the morning or later in the evening when it cools off. I particularly enjoy the roses that are in full bloom now and they are looking very healthy. This […]