The favourite part of my day is going out in the garden first thing in the morning. With the early morning sunlight it is a welcoming sight. I check all the garden beds and see what has come into bloom. Finally the first wave of tulips are flowering and varied types of daffodil including the […]
As the saying goes April showers bring forth May flowers. It certainly has been the case in the area I live in. I have welcomed the rain along with sunny breaks – a perfect mix for bringing on the flowers, trees and shrubs; even the lawns are starting to turn a brighter green. This is also the […]
Welcome to the Changing Season of September – time to reflect on the accomplishments made in the garden and there is always room for improvement. As we move into the month of September it is a great time for assessing the garden and floral photography. I not only take photos of my own […]
Welcome to April – Pink & White Arabis (great plants for the rock garden) After being away in Vancouver for a few days and returning to Fintry I was so amazed how much the garden had progressed. In just a matter of a few days my tulips are blooming plus a lone daffodil, many of the rockery […]
As we near the end of 2015, for me it is a time of contemplation and there is no better place for me to do this while walking in the snow-covered Fintry Provincial park. It felt good after all the turkey dinners and baking I have had over the last few days. Even though I am […]
When designing a garden, it is always a good idea to plant trees and shrubs that add interesting Fall foliage. It will certainly extend the colour in your garden as the summer plants fade. You should also consider plant material that produces bright berries in the Fall. On our recent road trip through the Kootenays, I […]
This past week there has been a significant change in the garden. New shoots are appearing everywhere both in the flower beds and on the various shrubs and trees. I captured both the lilac and spirea coming into leaf. Around the winter heather the delicate fern like foliage of the painted daisy is appearing (pyrethrum) along with aubretia (rockery […]
As much as I enjoyed our trip down South, it is always great to be back in your own place. We arrived home late and so I was unable to see what was going on in the garden. How lovely the next day to be greeted by my witch hazel (hamamelis)* in full bloom. This is one […]
As I went for my walk this morning, I couldn’t help but take my camera with me and capture the last fall photos in Fintry Provincial Park while the sun is shining. We are so lucky to be able to view this on a daily basis. From the brilliant yellow leaves to the crystal blue sky, […]