Happy Mother’s Day

I thought it was time for a garden update and what better time to do it as we approach Mother’s Day.   These past couple of weeks I have been very preoccupied with looking after my grandchildren along with an evacuation alert. Water flow in Shorts Creek reached dangerous levels. I must admit one day was really alarming.  We waited with anticipation for the water levels to drop.

High Water Along Shorts Creek, Fintry Provincial Park

Photos taken a few days later when the water flow had subsided.  Thankfully the creek was reinforced around the Fintry Barns to avoid the road being taken out.  

We could be going through this scenario again with the possibility of warm temperatures followed by heavy rainfall.   I am keeping my fingers crossed that all will be ok.  

I am slowly planting out the seedlings grown in the greenhouse.  It is always a constant battle though trying to keep on top of the slugs and snails.  They just love the new green growth.  The garden is almost in full leaf now and is very vibrant and green.  Here are a few views taken from different aspects.

As the night temperatures increase I have been able to place my hanging baskets outside. With fertilizing them each week with “Miracle Gro” they are really coming along well.

We will soon be able to pick lettuce from our first crop which is under a cold frame and I already have several other batches in varying stages of growth.  As you can gather I am more dedicated to flowering plants and shrubs.  My husband tends to deal with the vegetable garden.  He has been busy getting it ready digging it over with our compost and a few bags of sheep’s manure.  

Hopefully on Mother’s Day I will be able to sit back with a nice cup of tea and admire my garden from the front porch.   Hope all you moms (mums) are treated just as well.