Happy May 1st. I know this may sound cliché but I really don’t know where April went. Towards the beginning of the month everything seemed to be on hold in the garden. We went down to the coast for Easter and when we returned my husband and I were amazed how the garden had just […]
Our winter so far has been very different from the previous two years with a mix of snowfalls and snowmelt. Spring though still seems a long way off. These variances in temperatures have allowed me sometimes to have a glimpse of a few blooms and bulb shoots in the garden. The hellebores in particular and […]
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 […]
October has been an exceptional month. It has been a month of beautiful sunrises and sunsets providing a range of colours from red to golden-yellow. In the Findleberry garden the hydrangea paniculata continued to put on a good show, however, sadly as the leaves fell I finally had to prune the fading flowers. I have […]
Early fall colours created by hazy skies. My walk this morning through Fintry Provinicial Park offered almost mist like scenes. I couldn’t believe how dry Shorts Creek is. What a difference from the rushing waters in early spring. The watery orange sun is trying to break through the trees and […]
There is an eerie silence on the lake this morning. Usually this is the beginning of boating season but as the water rises boaters are discouraged to go on the lake. Owners of waterfront homes are frantically sandbagging – a fight against nature. My husband has been helping out as best he can with filling […]
It is difficult to know where to begin. The garden has changed dramatically these past few weeks. At the beginning of the month I was feeling a little disheartened at the lack of activity. Now the trees and shrubs are bursting with new growth. Finally the tulips, daffodils, violets and muscari are blooming. […]
Fintry Provincial Park Opens April 7, 2017 I have written many posts about Fintry Provincial Park as we are fortunate to live close by in the delta. It is one of the favourite parts of my day walking through the park and down to the lake. With looking after my daughter’s dog these past few […]
It won’t be long now before camping season starts in Fintry Provincial Park. I have been very fortunate virtually having the park to myself these past winter months. Now it is time for others to enjoy what the park has to offer. From the many trails and scenic walks to adventures on […]
Dec 2016 Winter Descends on the Fintry Delta 2016 Spring/Summer Moments 2016 Another year has gone by and I always like to review highlights of the garden year and my photography exploits which went beyond just floral. Here are some of my favourite memories. I always look forward to spring as it is a […]