June Blooms As we move into June the garden is overflowing with flowers and everything has doubled in size with the weather going from high temperatures to downpours of rain. The rose over the front arbour is still putting on a good show although some of the flowers are starting to fade. The hanging baskets and containers are looking […]
Late Summer is a good time of the year to look for plant bargains. Most of the chain stores have already moved out all of their gardening plants and supplies, however, I have been to several Home Depot gardening centres and managed to pick up a number of one gallon pot perennials for only $3.50 each. […]
Plants Blooming for the Second Time The last few weeks have gone in a whirl with a combination of entertaining family from abroad as well as friends within BC and looking after my grandsons. Now it is time to sit back and reassess the garden. August gardening chores […]
There are many varieties in the dianthus family, both annual and perennial; the most popular types are the carnations and sweet williams. They are generally characterised by tufted, cushion forming clumps, often a blue/grey colour with upright blooming stalks – the flowers are excellent for cutting. Along with their delicate blooms, they are also noted for their […]
When I first started this post, the peonies were in full bloom and my double pink variety was putting on a great show. Many a comment has been made by visitors from the park cycling or walking in our neighborhood. Sadly as I write today, since the wind and rain, they certainly do not look […]